It is fortunate for the United States that they have it in their power to meet the enemy in this deplorable contest as it is honorable to them that they do not join in it but under the most imperious obligations.
Fifth Annual Message
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To these abuses it may be added that illegal importations are openly made with advantage to the violators of the law.
The systematic perseverance of the enemy in courting the aid of the savages in all quarters had the natural effect of kindling their ordinary propensity to war into a passion.
It is possible that a perseverance of the enemy in their cruel policy may render a further expense for the like purpose inevitable.
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