The work to which he was called was that of organizing a national government, and in the performance of this work he showed that he belonged to the highest type of constructive statesmen, and was one of the rare men who build, and whose building stands the test of time.
Lodge describes Hamilton as a pivotal figure in establishing a national government, recognizing his exceptional contributions as a statesman.
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