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The increase of our commerce and our position in regard to the other powers of the world will always make it our policy and interest to cherish the great naval resources of our country.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Jackson: “The increase of our commerce and our position in regard to the other powers of the world will always make it our policy…”
Editor's note · Context
Jackson asserts that the growth of commerce necessitates a strong naval presence to protect national interests.
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