He hesitated long as to the doctrine of protection, and undoubtedly made some inconsistent utterances before he took the ground which he held at last.
George F. Hoar: “He hesitated long as to the doctrine of protection, and undoubtedly made some inconsistent utterances before he took the…”
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Hoar discusses Garfield's initial uncertainty regarding protectionist policies before he settled on a position.
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