This disposition is founded as well on the most grateful and honorable recollections associated with our struggle for independence as upon a well grounded conviction that it is consonant with the true policy of both.
Jackson reflects on the historical context and mutual interests that underpin U.S.-France relations.
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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.
The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.
If we turn to our relations with foreign powers, we find our condition equally gratifying.
There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.
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