1419. COMMERCE, Protection of.—[continued].
Should any nation, contrary
to our wishes, suppose it may better
find its advantage by continuing its system
of prohibitions, duties and regulations, it behooves
us to protect our citizens, their commerce
and navigation, by counter prohibitions,
duties and regulations, also. Free
commerce and navigation are not to be given
in exchange for restrictions and vexations;
nor are they likely to produce a relaxation of
them.—
Report on Commerce and Navigation. Washington ed. vii, 647.
Ford ed., vi, 480.
(Dec. 1793)
