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William McKinley: In our great prosperity we must guard against the danger it invites of extravagance in Government expenditures and…

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In our great prosperity we must guard against the danger it invites of extravagance in Government expenditures and appropriations; and the chosen representatives of the people will, I doubt not, furnish an example in their legislation of that wise economy which in a season of plenty husbands for the future.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley warns against government extravagance during prosperous times, advocating for wise economic practices.

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