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It is practicing upon the great principle which should control every branch of our Government of rendering to the public the greatest good possible with the least possible taxation to the people.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Jackson: “It is practicing upon the great principle which should control every branch of our Government of rendering to the public…”
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Jackson advocates for a government principle focused on maximizing public benefit while minimizing taxation.
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