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William McKinley: We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against…

On the recordMarch 3, 1901
We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against the United States.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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