William Taft actually said...

If I fail to recommend the reduction of excessive duties to this extent, I shall fail in my duty to the consuming public.

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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval an Act Revising the Schedule of Duties on Wool and Wool...

08/16/1911

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