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William McKinley: “They affect every part of our common country alike and permit of no division on ancient lines.”

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They affect every part of our common country alike and permit of no division on ancient lines.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

McKinley asserts that pressing national questions affect all parts of the country equally, eliminating old divisions.

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