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George F. Hoar: “Policy proposed introduces us into European politics and the entangling alliances against which Washington and all…”

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Policy proposed introduces us into European politics and the entangling alliances against which Washington and all American statemen have protested.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar warns that the proposed policy would entangle the U.S. in European politics, contrary to Washington's advice.

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