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On the recordDecember 6, 1909
The relations of the United States with all foreign governments have continued upon the normal basis of amity and good understanding, and are very generally satisfactory.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Aug 17, 1911

I withhold my approval from this bill, therefore, for the reasons, first, because it should not be considered until the Tariff Board shall make report upon the schedules it affects; second, because the bill is so loosely drawn as to…

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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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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.

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Aug 21, 1911

I can not make myself a party to dealing with the industries of the country in this way.

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