Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 16, 1909
You will hardly believe me when I tell you that this ceremony and the burden that I am now trying to discharge came to me but to-day.
Said by
Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Dedication of the Gift Chapel at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas

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