On the record
In spite of dishonest and subtle counsel, and in spite of great temptation, we have dealt with the public debt on the simple and honest principle that the only thing to do with a debt is to pay it.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “In spite of dishonest and subtle counsel, and in spite of great temptation, we have dealt with the public debt on the…”
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Hoar advocates for a straightforward approach to managing public debt, emphasizing honesty and responsibility.
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