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An example thus set by one of the proudest as well as most powerful nations of the earth it could in no way disparage Mexico to imitate.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Tyler suggests that Mexico could benefit from emulating the actions of powerful nations.

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