Persuaded that it is our interest to maintain our peace with them on equal terms or not at all, I propose to send in due time a reenforcement into the Mediterranean unless previous information shall show it to be unnecessary.
Jefferson expresses his intention to reinforce military presence in the Mediterranean to maintain peace.
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