Andrew Jackson said "By the watchful eye of self-interest the agents of the people in the State governments are repressed and kept within the limits of a just economy." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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By the watchful eye of self-interest the agents of the people in the State governments are repressed and kept within the limits of a just economy.

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Andrew Jackson

Democratic · Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Jackson believes that self-interest helps keep state government agents in check regarding economic decisions.

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