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It is presumable that no country will be able to borrow of foreigners upon better terms than the United States, because none can, perhaps, afford so good security.

It is presumable that no country will be able to borrow of foreigners upon better terms than the United States, because none can, perhaps, afford so good security.

United States. Department of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton (1828). “Reports of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, Prepared in Obedience to the Act of the 10th May, 1800: ... to which are Prefixed, the Reports of Alexander Hamilton, on Public Credit, on a National Bank, on Manufactures, and on the Establishment of a Mint ... Printed by Order of the Senate of the United States”, p.16

The treaties of the United States, to have any force at all, must be considered as part of the law of the land.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (1852). “The Federalist, on the new constitution, written in 1788, with an appendix, containing the letters of Pacificus and Helvidius on the proclamation of neutrality of 1793, also the original articles of confederation and the constitution of the United States”, p.102

Though a wide ocean separates the United States from Europe, yet there are various considerations that warn us against an excess of confidence or security.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (1852). “The Federalist, on the new constitution, written in 1788, with an appendix, containing the letters of Pacificus and Helvidius on the proclamation of neutrality of 1793, also the original articles of confederation and the constitution of the United States”, p.110

The first rule for escaping prison in the United States is always having someone more important than yourself to incriminate.

Alan Dershowitz (2009). “Letters to a Young Lawer (Easyread Large Edition)”, p.89, ReadHowYouWant.com

The United States is the only nation that can lead the world toward a solution on climate change.

"Al Gore's 'Future' Tackles Technology, Global Economy, American Democracy". "PBS NewsHour" with Jeffrey Brown, www.pbs.org. January 30, 2013.

I don't have the illusion that there's any position or role in the world with as much potential for bringing about change as that of president of the United States.

"Al Gore's 'Future' Tackles Technology, Global Economy, American Democracy". "PBS NewsHour" with Jeffrey Brown, www.pbs.org. January 30, 2013.

I have faith in the United States and our ability to make good decisions based on the facts.

"Al Gore: 'The message still has to be about the reality we're facing'". Interview with Brad Plumer, www.washingtonpost.com. September 12, 2011.

In the United States of America, unfortunately we still live in a bubble of unreality.

"An interview with accidental movie star Al Gore". Interview with David Roberts, grist.org. May 10, 2006.

While the United States has been busy creating lawyers, we have been busier creating engineers.

"Made in Japan : Akio Morita and Sony" by Akio Morita, Edwin M. Reingold, Mitsuko Shimomura, (p. 173), 1986.

If we have any problems, it's always with the government of the United States.

"Iran's ex-president: U.S should show goodwill". Interview with Barbara Slavin, usatoday30.usatoday.com. February 6, 2005.