He says that the US's weapon stash consists of democracy. It can imply that this is the reason the US fights wars is to promote and establish democracies.
---stopping the New York Draft riots*
---suspending habeas corpus
---arresting Southern sympathizers
Maria Reynolds was abused by her husband and used as blackmail amongst wealthy individuals, Alexander may have been lured in by her, but ultimately he was the one how decided on the final action committed.