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Paper money never was beat.

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We talk a great deal about war and do nothing.

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The Devil himself could not tell which government, England or France is more wicked.

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The Declaration of Independence is no part of the Constitution or of any other book.

Anti-slavery opponents had cited the equality argument of the Declaration of Independence to buttress their argument.

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You must get clear of the navy yards; if you do not put them down, they will put you down ou must get clear of the navy yards; if you do not put them down, they will put you down.

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... it produces so much electioneering among the members of Congress that it seems to border on intrigue & bargain, and it is not known to the Constitution.

Refusing to attend a party caucus:

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… tough times is a strong argument with many of us to stretch the Constitution

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Nathaniel Macon

Born: December 17, 1757
Died: June 29, 1837
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Nathaniel Macon was an American politician who represented North Carolina in both houses of Congress. He was the fifth Speaker of the House, serving from 1801 to 1807. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1791 to 1815 and a member of the United States Senate from 1815 to 1828. He opposed ratification of the United States Constitution and the Federalist economic policies of Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Jefferson dubbed him "Ultimas Romanorum"—“the last of the Romans”.

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