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But these objects are not to be permanently secured by surrendering the rights of our citizens or permitting solemn treaties for their indemnity, in cases of flagrant wrong, to be abrogated or set aside.
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Jackson warns against compromising citizens' rights or allowing treaties to be disregarded in cases of significant wrongdoing.
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