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On the recordMay 18, 1890
But it should not be forgotten that it is possible to travel by land from Washington to the southernmost capital of South America, and that the opening of railroad communication with these friendly States will give to them and to us facilities for intercourse and the exchanges of trade that are of special value.
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Ben Harrison
Republican · Indiana

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Message to Congress Transmitting a Report of the International American Conference Recommending a Survey of a Route for an...

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