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William McKinley: If we are to have an era of prosperity in the country, with sufficient receipts for the expenses of the Government, we…

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If we are to have an era of prosperity in the country, with sufficient receipts for the expenses of the Government, we may feel no immediate embarrassment from our present currency; but the danger still exists, and will be ever present, menacing us so long as the existing system continues.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley emphasizes the ongoing dangers of the current currency system despite potential prosperity.

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