Andrew Jackson said "Without some general and well-defined principles ascertaining those objects of internal improvement to which the means of the nation may be constitutionally applied, it is obvious that the exercise of the power can never be satisfactory." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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Without some general and well-defined principles ascertaining those objects of internal improvement to which the means of the nation may be constitutionally applied, it is obvious that the exercise of the power can never be satisfactory.

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Andrew Jackson

Democratic · Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Jackson emphasizes the need for clear principles guiding internal improvements funded by the nation.

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