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George F. Hoar: “The policy of protection to American industry, which, like the question of honest elections, has been always in contest…”

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The policy of protection to American industry, which, like the question of honest elections, has been always in contest between the Republican Party and its Democratic antagonist has, unless during the two Administrations of President Cleveland, been successfully maintained.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar discusses the ongoing political battle over protectionist policies in American industry.

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