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This conflict perplexes the public mind concerning the rights of naturalized citizens and impairs the national authority abroad.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Johnson highlights the confusion surrounding the rights of naturalized citizens and its impact on national authority.

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