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We shall then exhibit the rare example of a great nation, abounding in all the means of happiness and security, altogether free from debt.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Jackson: “We shall then exhibit the rare example of a great nation, abounding in all the means of happiness and security…”
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Jackson expresses optimism about the nation's financial health, envisioning a debt-free state that promotes happiness and security.
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