I think it to be greatly in the interest of fair dealing, which ought always to be encouraged by law.
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Message to the Congress Concerning the Work of the Interior Department and Other Matters
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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.
I would rather cut off my right hand than do anything to disturb the business of this country.
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.
If I fail to recommend the reduction of excessive duties to this extent, I shall fail in my duty to the consuming public.





