Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 13, 1909
I am very grateful for the hospitable reception which I have had on the North shore of Massachusetts.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Banquet of the Boston Chamber of Commerce in Boston, Massachusetts

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