Hamilton or Jefferson

"Only by promoting manufacturing and commerce can our economy grow and prosper."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"The federal government must not be allowed to do more than what the Constitution specifically says it can do."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"If our country does not have a strong central government, it cannot stay united and prosperous."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"We must be flexible in our interpretation of the Constitution so that we can react appropriately and responsibly to the changing times and our nation's needs."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"Average Americans fought for our freedom from Britain and thus average Americans have the right to rule our country."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"I do not believe that our Constitution gives Congress the power to create a national bank."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"We must do all that we can to protect the powers of the states."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"The common people do not have the judgment or reason to rule and therefore must be balanced by the greater wisdom of the wealthy."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"Farmers are the most self-reliant of people and it is this self-reliance found in our agricultural economy that will secure our nation a prosperous future."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

"A national bank will provide a safe place to deposit government funds and will serve as a reliable source of loans for U.S. businesses."

• Hamilton

• Jefferson