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After the delay on the part of France of a quarter of a century in acknowledging these claims by treaty, it is not to be tolerated that another quarter of a century is to be wasted in negotiating about the payment.
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Jackson criticizes the prolonged delay by France in acknowledging claims, stating that further negotiation should not be tolerated.
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