Such opinions may become the foundation of political parties, until at last the conflict of opinion, producing an alienation of friendly feeling among the people of the different States, may involve in general destruction the happy institutions under which we live.
This quote reflects Tyler's concern that conflicting opinions could lead to a breakdown of national unity.
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I have great pleasure in submitting to the Senate, for its ratification and approval, a treaty which has been concluded between Mr. Cushing, the United States commissioner, and the Chinese Empire.
By adopting that measure the United States will be in the exercise of an undoubted right.
With equal, if not greater, propriety might the United States demand of other governments to surrender their numerous and valuable acquisitions.
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