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George Boutwell: “I was of the opinion then, as I am of the opinion now, that nations cannot escape from the gold standard in all…”

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I was of the opinion then, as I am of the opinion now, that nations cannot escape from the gold standard in all inter-state transactions.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Boutwell asserts his enduring belief that nations must adhere to the gold standard in international transactions.

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