Alexander Hamilton
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Alexander Hamilton was a prominent American statesman and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as the first Secretary of the Treasury from 1789 to 1795, where he established the nation's financial system and laid the groundwork for modern economic policy. A member of the Federalist Party, Hamilton was instrumental in advocating for a strong central government and played a key role in drafting the Federalist Papers, which argued for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
May 27, 1788
The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts.
May 27, 1788
The judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution.
Feb 18, 1788
It is essential to the security of liberty that the government in general should have a common interest with the people.
Dec 31, 1787
A government ought to contain in itself every power requisite to the full accomplishment of the objects committed to its care.
Dec 17, 1787
A well-adjusted government should be a firm guardian of the nation’s property and interests, while allowing for the freedom of the individual.
Dec 13, 1787
The fabric of American empire ought to rest on the solid basis of the consent of the people.
Nov 19, 1787
Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates.
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