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But our commerce should be encouraged; American shipbuilding and carrying capacity increased; foreign markets sought for products of the soil and manufactories, to the end that we may be able to pay these debts.
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Grant emphasizes the importance of enhancing American commerce and shipbuilding to manage national debts effectively.
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