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William McKinley: The greatest blessing which can come to Cuba is the restoration of her agricultural and industrial prosperity, which…

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The greatest blessing which can come to Cuba is the restoration of her agricultural and industrial prosperity, which will give employment to idle men and re-establish the pursuits of peace.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley highlights the importance of restoring Cuba's economic prosperity for its people.

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