Using the document above, what is John Adams position on negotiations with France after the XYZ Affair?

To solve the problem.

Explanation:

John Adam's position is to solve the dispute through the negotiations with France after the XYZ Affair but the failure of XYZ Affair, the war broke out which leads to the happening of Quasi-War that started from 1798 to 1800. Before war, the United states of America wanted a solution through dialogue for the problem but the failure of dialogue led to the broke out of war between France and United states of America.

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