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William McKinley: These expenses will in my judgment admit of a decrease in many branches of the Government without injury to the public…

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These expenses will in my judgment admit of a decrease in many branches of the Government without injury to the public service.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley believes that there are opportunities to reduce government expenses without harming public services.

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