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Healthy commercial rivalry in international intercourse is best assured by the possession of proper means for protecting and promoting our foreign trade.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft advocates for healthy competition in international trade to protect U.S. interests.

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