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The thought that one has a future is a great stimulus to careful and energetic action in the performance of public duties.
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Boutwell reflects on the motivational impact of having a future to work towards in public service.
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That is the lesson the war has burned in on the brain and conscience of the Nation.
In truth, gold plays a small part only in actual business.
To protect the national honor, every dollar of Government indebtedness should be paid in gold, unless otherwise expressly stipulated in the contract. . . .
If others depart from this rule in their dealings with us, we may be compelled to follow their precedent.
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