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Sensible of the importance of the object, I felt it my duty to leave no proper means unemployed to acquire for our flag the same privileges that are enjoyed by the principal powers of Europe.
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Jackson asserts his dedication to ensuring that the United States receives the same privileges as major European powers.
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