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Upon this general view of the subject it is obvious that there is only wanting to the fiscal prosperity of the Government the restoration of an uniform medium of exchange.
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James Madison
Democratic Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Madison argues that restoring a uniform medium of exchange is crucial for the fiscal prosperity of the government.

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