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On another occasion he reiterated his belief that a national bank was the true remedy for existing ills, but that only hard experience could convince the country of its necessity.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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gutenberg.orgHenry Cabot Lodge: “On another occasion he reiterated his belief that a national bank was the true remedy for existing ills, but that only…”
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Lodge reflects on the necessity of a national bank to address economic issues, emphasizing the need for public experience to recognize its importance.
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