Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 3, 1911
With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of the treaty, I transmit herewith an authenticated copy of a treaty signed by the plenipotentiaries of the United States and France on August 3, 1911.
Said by
Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Message to the Senate Transmitting Authenticated Copy of the Treaty Between the United States and France, Negotiated August...

Share

More from Bill Taft

Aug 16, 1911

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 25, 1911

I am in full sympathy with the concern of reasonable and patriotic men that the valuable resources of Alaska should not be turned over to be exploited for the profit of greedy, absorbing, and monopolistic corporations or syndicates.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 15, 1911

It is hereby ordered that the following described lands in Pima County, Ariz., be, and they are hereby, reserved from settlement, entry, sale, or other disposal and set aside for school, agency, and other necessary uses for the benefit of…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 4, 1911

In concluding the negotiations, the representatives of the two countries bound themselves to use their utmost efforts to bring about the tariff changes provided for in the agreement by concurrent legislation at Washington and Ottawa.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation