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On the recordDecember 20, 1836
It is scarcely to be imagined that a question of this character could be presented in relation to which it would be more difficult for the United States to avoid exciting the suspicion and jealousy of other powers, and maintain their established character for fair and impartial dealing.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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