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Feb 4, 1909

I do not believe in the doctrine that to the victor belong the spoils; but I think even less of the doctrine that the spoils shall be divided without a fight by the professional politicians on both sides.

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Feb 4, 1909

But it is of high consequence to the country that the statistical work of the census shall be conducted with entire accuracy.

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Feb 26, 1909

It is hereby ordered that two small islands of the Pribilof group, located approximately in latitude fifty-seven degrees north, longitude one hundred and seventy degrees west from Greenwich, be and same are hereby reserved.

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Feb 8, 1909

I desire only to take counsel with the farmers as fellow-citizens.

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