Political Quotes

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A just economy, expending where the public service requires and withholding where it does not, is among the indispensable duties of the Government.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson emphasizes the importance of a just economy in government spending, advocating for fiscal responsibility.

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