Hundreds of millions in capital has been invested to develop our resources. Let me repeat: American capital, English capital, French capital: Welcome!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He welcomes investment from any source—American, English, French—into the province's development.
- In plain terms
- All foreign capital is welcomed for growth.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek diverse investment to develop resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the risks of welcoming all foreign money?
- How can local interests be protected?
Another view
Reliance on external capital can reduce local control.
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