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Teddy Roosevelt: “We, on the contrary, believe in the gold standard as fixed by the usage and verdict of the business world, and in a…”

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We, on the contrary, believe in the gold standard as fixed by the usage and verdict of the business world, and in a sound monetary system, as matters of principle; as matters not of momentary political expediency, but of permanent organic policy.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for a stable monetary system based on the gold standard, emphasizing its importance beyond political expediency.

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