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Time had vindicated his reasons for demanding a bankrupt law, and his voice, raised for economy in the public expense, had made him of special service during the war.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Time had vindicated his reasons for demanding a bankrupt law, and his voice, raised for economy in the public expense…”
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This quote illustrates the foresight of a political figure advocating for economic measures during wartime, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility.
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