The XYZ affair outraged many Americans what was President John Adams initial stance on how to handle this issue select all that apply

(a) Adams asked Congress to vote to declare war on France
(b) Adams said diplomat mats to negotiate with France
(c) Adams wanted to declare war but resisted due to political pressure
(d) Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs

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(b) Adams said diplomats to negotiate with France
(d) Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs