It is only by retrenchment and reform--by curtailing public and private expenditures, by paying our debts, and by reforming our banking system--that we are to expect effectual relief, security for the future, and an enduring prosperity.
He outlines a comprehensive approach to achieving lasting economic relief and prosperity.
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