On the record
The probability is that neither opinion approaches the truth, and that both are induced by that influence of interests and prejudices to which I have referred.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Jackson: “The probability is that neither opinion approaches the truth, and that both are induced by that influence of interests…”
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He asserts that both opinions regarding the tariff's impact are likely misguided due to personal interests and biases.
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