The credits will help to solve the pressing problems growing out of war-inflated land values and the drastic deflation of three years ago, but permanent and deserved agricultural good fortune depends on better and cheaper transportation.
This statement reflects Harding's belief that improving transportation is crucial for the long-term success of agriculture beyond just financial aid.
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