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William McKinley: The policy of reciprocity so manifestly rests upon the principles of international equity and has been so repeatedly…

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The policy of reciprocity so manifestly rests upon the principles of international equity and has been so repeatedly approved by the people of the United States that there ought to be no hesitation in either branch of the Congress in giving to it full effect.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in international trade as a principle supported by the American people.

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