Political Quotes

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To complete this system and to extend it to our paper money it would be wise to gradually withdraw treasury notes and silver certificates and replace them with United States notes supported and maintained by large reserves of gold.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman proposes a gradual transition to a more unified paper currency backed by gold reserves.

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