The Bank of the United States, as twice established, incurred the hostility of the Democratic party,--their two greatest leaders, Jefferson and Jackson, regarding the creation of such an institution as not warranted by the Constitution.
Blaine highlights the historical opposition to the Bank of the United States from prominent figures like Jefferson and Jackson.
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In all the revolted states, upon the testimony of your ablest generals, there is no safety to the property or lives of loyal men.
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I refer myself not to the men of my time, but to the judgment of history.
Their success as civil magistrates, as legislators, as executives was not less marked and meritorious than their illustrious service in war.
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