In adjusting the details of a revenue tariff, I have heretofore sanctioned such moderate discriminating duties as would produce the amount of revenue needed, and at the same time afford reasonable incidental protection to our home industry.
Sumner discusses his previous support for moderate tariffs that balance revenue needs with protection for domestic industries.
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