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Teddy Roosevelt: “I most earnestly hope that the bill to provide a lower tariff for or else absolute free trade in Philippine products…”

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I most earnestly hope that the bill to provide a lower tariff for or else absolute free trade in Philippine products will become a law.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt expresses his hope for legislation that would lower tariffs or allow free trade for Philippine products, reflecting his support for the islands.

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