The credit of the United States will secure a loan at the lowest possible rate of interest, and with money thus obtained, and with the confidence of contractors that they will receive their pay for work done, the cost will be reduced to the actual sum needed.
Sherman discusses the financial advantages of the United States' credit in securing loans for infrastructure projects.
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