Political Quotes

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In examining this question all local and sectional feelings should be discarded and the whole United States regarded as one people, interested alike in the prosperity of their common country.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson calls for unity among Americans, urging the dismissal of local and sectional feelings.

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