But these demands will of course fall much below what a continuation of military operations would have entailed and six billions should suffice to supply a sound foundation for the financial operations of the year.
Woodrow Wilson: “But these demands will of course fall much below what a continuation of military operations would have entailed and six…”
Editor's note · Context
Wilson reassures that the financial demands post-war will be manageable compared to ongoing military operations.
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