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It is by making the Public Faith so manifest that the holders will be induced to come into the change for the sake of the longer term.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that demonstrating Public Faith is crucial for encouraging bondholders to accept changes.

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