09/25/1909
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"I concur in these reasons, and I am of the opinion that such works as may be erected for the defense of the canal should be completed, occupied, and ready for operation at the time that the canal itse..."
"It is the right and the duty of the United States to defend the work upon which it is expending such enormous sums."
"I am encouraged to believe that this date will certainly not be later than the one which has hereto been fixed, namely, January 1, 1915."
"Were there a bureau of public health such as I have already recommended, the matter could be taken up by that bureau."