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All the reflection I have been able to bestow upon the subject increases my conviction that the best interests of the country will be promoted by the adoption of some plan which will secure in all contingencies that important right of sovereignty to the direct control of the people.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson emphasizes the importance of sovereignty and direct control by the people for the nation's best interests.

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