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Therefore the measure grants to the Secretary of the Treasury powers enough to execute it, but if we can secure the aid of a Democratic House we can make it certain and effective.
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Sherman emphasizes the importance of having sufficient powers granted to the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure the effectiveness of the measure.
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