Andrew Jackson said "I earnestly recommend the extension to them of every political right which their interests require and which may be compatible with the Constitution." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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I earnestly recommend the extension to them of every political right which their interests require and which may be compatible with the Constitution.

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Democratic · Tennessee

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Jackson calls for extending political rights to the residents of the District of Columbia.

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