Political Quotes

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The general interest is the interest of each, and my confidence is entire that to insure the adoption of such modifications of the tariff as the general interest requires it is only necessary that that interest should be understood.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

He emphasizes that understanding the general interest is crucial for modifying the tariff effectively.

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