They never claimed this. Everyone has known about bank runs, fractional reserve banking, etc. for a long time.
But in principle the bank is suppose have cash redeemable.
Would you ever put money in a bank that you know for a fact will never be able to redeem your money ever??
But in principle the bank is suppose have cash redeemable.
Would you ever put money in a bank that you know for a fact will never be able to redeem your money ever??