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On the recordSeptember 11, 1919
If you could get 10 per cent insurance of your fortunes in respect of peace, wouldn't you rather take it than no insurance at all?
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Address at the Spokane Armory in Spokane, Washington

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