It is not possible that any Government and people could be more sincerely desirous of conciliating a just and friendly intercourse with another nation than are those of the United States with their ancient ally and friend.
Jackson emphasizes the United States' desire for friendly relations with France, highlighting their historical alliance.
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It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.
It is from within, among yourselves--from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition and inordinate thirst for power--that factions will be formed and liberty endangered.
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