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May we not hope that the obvious interests of our common country and the dictates of an enlightened patriotism will in the end lead the public mind in that direction?
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson expresses hope that national interests will guide public opinion positively.

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