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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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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

He asserts that both opinions regarding the tariff's impact are likely misguided due to personal interests and biases.

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