William Taft actually said...

I wish to express to you my belief that this meeting is looked upon by both peoples with a great deal of interest not as making stronger but as typifying the strength of the bond between the two countries.

Context

Remarks with President Porfirio Díaz of Mexico in El Paso, Texas

10/15/1909

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