“If we continue united, we may counteract a policy so unfriendly to our prosperity in a variety of ways. By prohibitory regulations, extending, at the same time, throughout the States, we may oblige foreign countries to bid against each other, for the privileges of our markets.” -- Alexander Hamilton (Federalist Paper #11)
Thinking about ethics and current events (Began 1 April 2008)
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Quote of the Week - Alexander Hamilton
“If we continue united, we may counteract a policy so unfriendly to our prosperity in a variety of ways. By prohibitory regulations, extending, at the same time, throughout the States, we may oblige foreign countries to bid against each other, for the privileges of our markets.” -- Alexander Hamilton (Federalist Paper #11)
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If the United States wants to increase its trade with foreign nations, it must end -- or at least significantly reduce -- its taxes on imports.
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