Political Quotes

On the record
He recommended two plans by either of which he held that these banks might be absorbed, and a national currency be substituted in the place of their issues.
Said by
John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman outlines two plans for reforming the banking system to improve currency stability.

Share

More from John Sherman

Resolved, That the Democratic party will resist all attempts at renewing in Congress, or out of it, the agitation of the slavery question, under whatever shape or color the attempt may be made.

gutenberg.org

Because it is framed upon the idea that it is the duty of the government, in imposing taxes, to do as little injury to the industry of the country as possible; that they are to be levied so as to extend a reasonable protection to all…

gutenberg.org

It is impossible for an American to visit Paris without enjoyment and instruction.

gutenberg.org

What boy did not feel the gushings of patriotic emotion when one of these old veterans appeared upon the stage.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation