The possession and use of the property out of which this surplus was created belonged to the people, but the Government has transferred its possession to incorporated banks, whose interest and effort it is to make large profits out of its use.
Jackson argues that the government has wrongfully transferred public funds to banks, which profit from the people's property.
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The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.
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