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Andrew Jackson: “The principle is as sound in relation to this as to any other Department of the Government, that as little discretion…”

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The principle is as sound in relation to this as to any other Department of the Government, that as little discretion should be confided to the executive officer who controls it as is compatible with its efficiency.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson asserts that minimal discretion should be given to executive officers managing government departments to ensure efficiency.

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