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All these bonds will be greatly strengthened as time goes on and increased facilities, such as the great bank soon to be established in Latin America, supply the means for building up the colossal intercontinental commerce of the future.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft discusses the future of intercontinental commerce and the strengthening of economic ties in Latin America.

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