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William McKinley: The whole question is so important and far-reaching that I am sure no part of it will be lightly considered, but every…

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The whole question is so important and far-reaching that I am sure no part of it will be lightly considered, but every phase of it will have the studied deliberation of the Congress, resulting in wise and judicious action.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley expresses confidence that Congress will carefully deliberate on important issues.

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