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Calvin Coolidge: While we should avoid as far as possible increases in permanent current expenditures, oftentimes a capital outlay like…

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While we should avoid as far as possible increases in permanent current expenditures, oftentimes a capital outlay like internal improvements will result in actual constructive saving.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge suggests that while avoiding permanent expenditure increases, strategic investments can lead to future savings.

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