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The Secretary argued bravely and wisely in his report, in favor of paying the principal and interest of the Government bonds in coin.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “The Secretary argued bravely and wisely in his report, in favor of paying the principal and interest of the Government…”
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Blaine supports the idea of paying government bonds in coin, emphasizing fiscal responsibility.
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