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Austin Scott: He said that ``the Earth belongs in usufruct to the living.'' Jefferson concluded in this letter with these words. He…

On the recordJanuary 9, 2007
He said that ``the Earth belongs in usufruct to the living.'' Jefferson concluded in this letter with these words. He said no generation can contract debts greater than may be paid during the course of its own existence.
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Austin Scott
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing financial responsibility and referencing Thomas Jefferson's views on government debt.

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