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Thomas Jefferson said...

I have thought it my duty to await their authority for using force in any degree which could be avoided.

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12/05/1805

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

Born4/13/1743

Died7/4/1826 (aged 83)

PartyDemocratic Republican

President of the United States
3/4/1801 - 3/4/1809
Vice President of the United States
3/4/1797 - 3/4/1801
Secretary of State
3/22/1790 - 12/31/1793
governor of virginia
6/1/1779 - 6/1/1781

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