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Remarks in Nahant, Massachusetts

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Feb 16, 1909

I am happy to report to you that the accompanying document shows in clearest fashion that the Congress was wise in the position it took, and that it would be an inexcusable folly to change from the proposed lock canal to a sea-level canal.

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Feb 19, 1909

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

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Feb 19, 1909

Now, Therefore, be it known that I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority conferred by the third section of said Tariff Act, do hereby suspend, during the continuance in force of the said…

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