What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?
James MadisonAbout author
- Author's profession: President
- Nationality: american
- Born: March 16, 1751
- Died: June 28, 1836
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