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The public creditors and the taxpayers are alike interested in an honest administration of the finances, and neither class will long endure the large-handed robberies of the recent past.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

He highlights the shared interest of creditors and taxpayers in ensuring honest financial administration.

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