"Historically, the United States has been a hard money country.
Only [since 1913] has the United States operated on a fiat money system.
During this period, paper money has depreciated over 87%.
During the preceding 140 year period, the hard currency
of the United States had actually maintained its value.
Wholesale prices in 1913... were the same as in 1787." |
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