Hence when there are extravagant and wasteful appropriations there must be a corresponding increase of taxes, and the people, becoming awakened, will necessarily scrutinize the character of measures which thus increase their burdens.
Jackson warns that wasteful appropriations lead to increased taxes, prompting public scrutiny.
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The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.
There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.
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