Thus they get all our money from us by trade; and every profit we can any where make by our fisheries, our produce, or our commerce, centres finally with them;--but this does not satisfy.--It is time then to take care of ourselves by the best means in our power.
Franklin calls for Americans to take control of their economic situation rather than relying on British trade.
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As it is in my power, as far as my testimony will be regarded, to refute this charge, I think it due to our friendship to do it.
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