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John Williams: The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways.
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John Williams
Montana

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John M. Williams emphasizes the challenges farmers face in the economy.

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