The sum-total of this loss directly chargeable upon the Repudiators is more than one hundred millions, already paid in taxes; and much I fear, fellow-citizens, that, before the nation can recover from the discredit inflicted upon it, another hundred millions will be paid in the same way.
Sumner quantifies the financial damage caused by repudiation, warning of further losses if the situation does not improve.
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