John Sherman said "Now, that the production and use of the two metals have greatly changed in relative value, a corresponding change must be made in the coinage ratio." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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Now, that the production and use of the two metals have greatly changed in relative value, a corresponding change must be made in the coinage ratio.

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Sherman emphasizes the need to change the coinage ratio to reflect the current production and value of metals.

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