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James Madison: “The face of our country ever presents evidence of laudable enterprise, of extensive capital, and of durable improvement.”

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The face of our country ever presents evidence of laudable enterprise, of extensive capital, and of durable improvement.
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James Madison
Democratic Republican · Virginia

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Madison highlights the evidence of economic growth and improvement in the country.

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