On the recordMay 22, 1903
I am happy to say that during the last year or two the National Legislature has begun to realize its responsibilities in reference to Alaska;
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presidency.ucsb.eduI am happy to say that during the last year or two the National Legislature has begun to realize its responsibilities in reference to Alaska;
Remarks to the Arctic Brotherhood in Seattle, Washington
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