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Now, our having this sound currency system is of benefit to banks, of course, but it is of infinitely more benefit to the people as a whole, because of the healthy effect on business conditions.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt explains how a sound currency system benefits the general public more than just banks.

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