Quote by John Podhoretz

The United States established itself as a trustworthy new nation in its first two decades after the Revolutionary War by paying its debts, even when many in the country believed it had no obligation to do so. Alexander Hamilton, the founder of this newspaper, insisted on it.

The United States established itself as a trustworthy new na

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This quote highlights the significance of the United States' early commitment to honoring its debts as a means to establish trustworthiness as a new nation. Despite internal debates on whether the nation should repay its debts after the Revolutionary War, Alexander Hamilton, a key figure in American history and founder of a prominent newspaper, advocated for fulfilling these financial obligations. By doing so, the United States demonstrated its integrity and reliability, building a strong foundation for its reputation as a responsible nation in its formative years.

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