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Andrew Jackson: “They will take care never again to place so tremendous a power in irresponsible hands, and it will be fortunate if they…”

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They will take care never again to place so tremendous a power in irresponsible hands, and it will be fortunate if they seriously consider the consequences which are likely to result on a smaller scale from the facility with which corporate powers are granted by their State governments.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson warns against placing excessive power in the hands of corporations, urging the public to consider the consequences.

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