Political Quotes

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Let this be safe, and everything will be safe,--army, navy, and the whole national cause.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner asserts that ensuring the safety of the currency is crucial for the overall security of the nation.

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