“An almost hysterical antagonism toward the gold standard is one issue which unites statists of all persuasions. They seem to sense -- perhaps more clearly and subtly than many consistent defenders of laissez-faire -- that gold and economic freedom are inseparable, that the gold standard is an instrument of laissez-faire and that each implies and requires the other.”

Alan Greenspan

~ Alan Greenspan
(1926- ) Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (1987-2006)
"Gold and Economic Freedom", 1966

J Carlton, Calgary 8/16/12

True statement from a hypocrite.

Mike, Norwalk 8/16/12

Not shooting the messenger, we hold this truth to be self evident ! ! !

E Archer, NYC 8/16/12

I guess Greenspan couldn't resist the temptation of all that power in his hands. They must have made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

Ronw13, ID 3/28/23