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I think that the time has come for Congress to recognize the necessity for some such tribunal of appeal and to make specific statutory provision for it.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft advocates for Congress to establish a tribunal of appeal for agricultural matters.

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