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An interference of one in the affairs of another is the fruitful cause of family dissensions and neighborhood disputes, and the same cause affects the peace, happiness, and prosperity of states.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

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He suggests that interference in state affairs can lead to broader conflicts and instability.

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