The short period of time within which the public debt will have been discharged is strong evidence of the abundant resources of the country and of the prudence and economy with which the Government has heretofore been administered.
Jackson emphasizes the government's prudent management of finances and the country's resources in this statement.
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It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.
There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.
The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.
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