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To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute.
James Buchanan
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"To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute."
— James Buchanan

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To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute. — James Buchanan

About James Buchanan

James Buchanan was a President from United States (1791–1868).

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This quote is attributed to James Buchanan, a President from United States.
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James Buchanan lived from 1791 – 1868.