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“To attach full confidence to an institution of this nature, it appears to be an essential ingredient in its structure, that it shall be under private and not a public direction-under the guidance of individual interest, not of public policy; which, would be . . . liable to being too much influenced by public necessity.”

Quote by Alexander Hamilton

Book:The Vision of Hamilton: Hamilton's 4 Reports and LaRouche's 4 Laws

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The Vision of Hamilton: Hamilton's 4 Reports and LaRouche's 4 Laws

The book delves into the historical and philosophical underpinnings of these economic and political frameworks, analyzing their impact on modern economic policies and political thought. more

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Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, born on January 11, 1757, and died on July 12, 1804. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton promoted fiscal stability and economic growth, establishing the First Bank of the United States and proposing solutions for federal debt. His ideas and policies had a profound impact on the early political and economic development of the United States. more

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Book:The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in the Year 1788

Source: The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in the Year 1788

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Book:The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in the Year 1788

Source: The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in the Year 1788

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Book:The Federalist: On the New Constitution, Written in 1788

Source: The Federalist: On the New Constitution, Written in 1788

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Book:Selected Federalist Papers

Source: Selected Federalist Papers

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Book:Selected Writings of James Madison

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