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All banking institutions, under whatever denomination they may pass, are governed by an almost exclusive regard to the interest of the stockholders.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Tyler discusses the primary focus of banking institutions on shareholder profits over broader economic stability.

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