On the recordJune 20, 1910
I fully indorse the views of the Secretary in this particular, which are set forth in his letter, transmitted herewith, and urge upon the Congress an early consideration of the subject.
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Aug 17, 1911
The truth is that the language of the act is so ambiguous and possibly all-embracing that it is impracticable for the Treasury Department to give an exact estimate as to the diminution in revenue which will follow its passage.
Aug 16, 1911
I have always regarded this language as fixing the proper measure of protection at the ascertained difference between the cost of production at home and that abroad.
Aug 17, 1911
This language is so sweeping that it might be made to cover almost 150 articles used in agriculture, which would affect many sections of the present tariff, and lead to the most injurious uncertainty.
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