Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 26, 1911
I would rather cut off my right hand than do anything to disturb the business of this country.
Said by
Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the First Regiment Armory Organized by the Hamilton Club in Chicago, Illinois

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