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Remarks in Newcastle, Colorado

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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 26, 1909

public interests require that the Senate of the United States be convened at 12 o'clock on the 4th day of March next to receive such communications as may be made by the Executive

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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 8, 1909

The co-operative plan is the best plan of organization wherever men have the right spirit to carry it out.

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