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The whole principle on which they are based is deemed by many unconstitutional, and to persist in the policy which they indicate is considered wholly inexpedient.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson argues that the principles behind certain policies are unconstitutional and impractical.

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