The Government is subordinate to the people; but, as the agent and representative of the people, it must be held superior to monopolies, which in themselves ought never to be granted, and which, where they exist, must be subordinate and yield to the Government.
He asserts that while the government is accountable to the people, it must maintain authority over monopolies to protect public interest.
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