The business of America is business
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Coolidge's words are often mentioned as typical of the overconfidence in the American economy that preceded the Great Depression.
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In the words of President Calvin Coolidge, "The business of America is business."
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2020
"The business of America is business but there'll be less business for the country as a whole unless we do a better job of fixing American infrastructure," Geithner said.
From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2011
Coolidge, claims Silver, may have understood his times well, and, besides, his famous line, "The business of America is business," happens to be true.
From Time Magazine Archive
Calvin Coolidge updated it by croaking, "The business of America is business."
From Time Magazine Archive
But gone were the days when Calvin Coolidge spoke for the nation in saying "The business of America is business."
From Time Magazine Archive
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