“I can scarcely contemplate a greater calamity that could befall this country, than be loaded with a debt exceeding their ability ever to discharge. If this be a just remark, it is unwise and improvident to vest in the general government a power to borrow at discretion, without any limitation or restriction.” – Robert Yates (1738-1801)

The question some may have is who is/was Mr. Robert Yates? See the attached:

Robert Yates Storms Out Of The Constitutional Convention (founderoftheday.com)