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George F. Hoar: “All I have to say in reply to it is that I have done my best to get at the truth, without, so far as I am concerned, any…”

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All I have to say in reply to it is that I have done my best to get at the truth, without, so far as I am concerned, any desire except to get at and utter the truth.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar emphasizes his commitment to truth in his research and discussions about monetary policy.

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