The power of collecting and disbursing money at pleasure is the most dangerous power that can be entrusted to man - Davy Crockett

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The power of collecting and disbursing money at pleasure is the most dangerous power that can be entrusted to man

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About Davy Crockett

David Crockett (17 August 1786 – 6 March 1836), usually referred to as Davy Crockett, was an American frontiersman, soldier and politician. After serving as a US Congressman for the state of Tennessee, he joined in the Texas Revolution and died in the Battle of the Alamo.

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Alternative Names: David Crockett
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I have never knew what it was to sacrifice my own judgment to gratify any party and I have no doubt of the time being close at hand when I will be rewarded for letting my tongue speak what my heart thinks. I have suffered myself to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never again elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty.
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