Why was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory a difficult decision for President Jefferson to make?

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The Constitution did not directly address whether such a purchase was even legal.

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RHAD answered Nov 3, 2020

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The ability to make the purchase wasn't in the Constitution but the deal needed to be completed quickly.

Athlan answered Nov 5, 2020

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