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.
He emphasizes that understanding the general interest is crucial for modifying the tariff effectively.
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It is from within, among yourselves--from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition and inordinate thirst for power--that factions will be formed and liberty endangered.
The duty of every government [is so] to regulate its currency as to protect this numerous class.
If we turn to our relations with foreign powers, we find our condition equally gratifying.
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