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The experience and judgment of the people can best decide just how much currency is required for the transaction of the business of the country.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “The experience and judgment of the people can best decide just how much currency is required for the transaction of the…”
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He asserts that the public's experience and judgment are vital in determining the currency needs of the country.
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