W. Averell Harriman Quotes

As far as the Russians were concerned, I felt the reverse; they had adequate gold, if they wanted to buy, and they weren't dependent upon international trade. I felt they were more self-sufficient.

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  W. Averell Harriman
  • Gold
  • Trade
  • Self-Sufficient