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2.79sTruman authorized the onetime printing...
3.42sof the largest denomination currency ever-- a trillion-dollar bill.
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2.37sOoh, a trillion-dollar bill.
2.7sThat's a spicy meatball!
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2.57sThe man chosen to deliver this precious cargo to Europe...
3.4swas America's wealthiest, and therefore most trustworthy, citizen--
2.57sC. Montgomery Burns.
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2.94sUnfortunately, the money never arrived.
2.84sWell, this is a kick in the knickers.
2sShould we complain to somebody?
4.64sNo. I say we just act snooty to Americans forever!