William McKinley: “The problems will not be solved in a day.”

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To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the House of Representatives of February 19, 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.

It became inevitable; and the Congress at its first regular session, without party division, provided money in anticipation of the crisis and in preparation to meet it.