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On the recordFebruary 1, 1912
I think it to be greatly in the interest of fair dealing, which ought always to be encouraged by law.
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Robert Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Message to the Congress Concerning the Work of the Interior Department and Other Matters

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Feb 1, 1912

There is no doubt but that a commission could be appointed of such unprejudiced and impartial persons, experts in investigation of economic facts, that a great deal of very valuable light could be shed upon the reasons for the high prices that have so distressed the people of the world.

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I would rather cut off my right hand than do anything to disturb the business of this country.

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Aug 16, 1911

I have always regarded this language as fixing the proper measure of protection at the ascertained difference between the cost of production at home and that abroad.

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If I fail to recommend the reduction of excessive duties to this extent, I shall fail in my duty to the consuming public.

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