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Such, however, is the variety of soils, of climates, and of products within our extensive limits that the aggregate resources for subsistence are more than sufficient for the aggregate wants.
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James Madison
Democratic Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Madison emphasizes the abundance of resources in the United States despite regional challenges.

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