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It is daily producing its beneficial effect in the respect shown to our flag, the protection of our citizens and their property abroad, and in the increase of our navigation and the extension of our mercantile operations.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Jackson discusses the positive effects of America's commercial policy on national respect and citizen protection abroad.

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