Andrew Jackson: “If we are prosperous at home and respected abroad, it is because we…”

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If we are prosperous at home and respected abroad, it is because we are free, united, industrious, and obedient to the laws.

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Jackson asserts that the nation's prosperity and respect are rooted in its freedom, unity, and adherence to laws.

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