National Debt

Famous quotes containing the words national debt, national and/or debt:

    “A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.”
    —Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804)

    “I came here for one thing only, to try to help national Ireland—and if there is no such thing in existence then the sooner I pay for my illusions the better.”
    —Roger Casement (1864–1916)

    “This is the debt I pay
    Just for one riotous day,”
    —Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906)