A national debt if it is not excessive will be to us a national blessing; it will be … - Alexander Hamilton

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Why read the Book of Mormon? Because angels do not come on trivial errands.

Alexander Hamilton

A national debt if it is not excessive will be to us a national blessing; it will be powerfull cement of our union. It will also create a necessity for keeping up taxation to a degree which without being oppressive, will be a spur to industry.

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You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent.

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If duties are too high, they lessen the consumption; the collection is eluded; and the product to the treasury is not so great as when they are confined within proper and moderate bounds. This forms a complete barrier against any material oppression of the citizens by taxes of this class, and is itself a natural limitation of the power of imposing them.

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A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired.

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What is the most sacred duty and the greatest source of our security in a Republic? An inviolable respect for the Constitution and Laws.

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The true principle of a republic is that the people should choose whom they please to govern them. Representation is imperfect, in proportion as the current of popular favor is checked. The great source of free government, popular election, should be perfectly pure, and the most unbounded liberty allowed.

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I prefer to be handcuffed at home. The idea of voice work to me is great fun, especially when it's a chance to do two different voices.

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