Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 2, 2009
I can't think of a nation where the value of its currency was turned over to or even marginally or significantly influenced by elected officials that that nation has prospered.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer argues that political control over currency leads to economic failure.

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