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On the recordOctober 26, 1911
Now that they can be studied and understood—all the business men who touch the decision in any way will conduct their business hereafter according to the law.
Said by
Robert Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the First Regiment Armory Organized by the Hamilton Club in Chicago, Illinois

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