"In the mean time, however, it may be useful to reflect on the nature of some of the allegations and reproaches under which a country has fallen, that of late was so interesting to us by ties of friendship, and that is still so by relation of her revolution to ours, and by her form of government; as well as by the nature of her markets, by her power, and by her political views, whether amicable or otherwise towards this country. These allegations, if well founded, afford lessons too instructive to be unheeded; and even if unfounded, present an occasion for reflections well adapted to the present posture of our affairs. Our attention will be limited to two articles much dwelt on in the charge against the French Republic.
The first is, that the government has entirely  separated itself from the People, and erected itself into a Tyranny, actuated by its own ambitious views, in opposition to the sentiments and interest of the nation.
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The second charge against the French Republic is, that the Directory has gained an omnipotent ascendancy over the Legislature, and makes use of its authority to sanction and disguise all the projects of its own ambition and rapacity.
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Thought u may love that. Generally speaking the time goes by but there are things that don't change, do they?
What was said, testify before Congress before going down the Courtroom aisle is highly preferred since it should be the opportunity to give full and satisfactory information based on the course of facts and events properly authenticated.