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

08/16/1911

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William Howard Taft

deceased

usa, Ohio

523 Quotes

Born9/15/1857

Died3/8/1930 (aged 73)

PartyRepublican

  • Chief Justice of the United States

    7/11/1921 - 3/8/1930
  • President of the United States

    3/4/1909 - 3/4/1913
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