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President, the payment of the national debt is an American idea, and I would say nothing to weaken it among the people.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of maintaining the principle of paying off the national debt as a core American value.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
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