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I rest my vote upon the proposition that this is a necessary and proper measure to furnish a currency--a medium of exchange--to enable the government to borrow money, to maintain an army and support a navy.
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Sherman outlines the rationale for supporting a measure aimed at providing necessary currency for government functions.
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