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William McKinley: Private property, whether belonging to individuals or corporations, is to be respected, and can be confiscated only for…

On the recordJuly 12, 1898
Private property, whether belonging to individuals or corporations, is to be respected, and can be confiscated only for cause.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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