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William McKinley: “But now, as in its past history, the United States should carefully avoid the false lights which might lead it into the…”

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But now, as in its past history, the United States should carefully avoid the false lights which might lead it into the mazes of doubtful law and of questionable propriety, and adhere rigidly and sternly to the rule, which has been its guide, of doing only that which is right and honest and of good report.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley advocates for the United States to adhere to its principles of right and honesty in foreign policy.

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