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Andrew Jackson: “But against the dangers of unconstitutional acts which, instead of menacing the vengeance of offended authority, proffer…”

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But against the dangers of unconstitutional acts which, instead of menacing the vengeance of offended authority, proffer local advantages and bring in their train the patronage of the Government, we are, I fear, not so safe.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson warns about the risks of unconstitutional acts that offer local advantages while undermining authority.

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