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William McKinley: Most desirable from every standpoint of national interest and patriotism is the effort to extend our foreign commerce.

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Most desirable from every standpoint of national interest and patriotism is the effort to extend our foreign commerce.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley advocates for the expansion of foreign commerce as a national interest.

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