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Bill Taft: “My determined purpose, however, is to be in a position so that when danger to American lives and property in Mexico…”

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My determined purpose, however, is to be in a position so that when danger to American lives and property in Mexico threatens and the existing Government is rendered helpless by the insurrection, I can promptly execute congressional orders to protect them, with effect.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft outlines his commitment to protect American lives and property in Mexico if necessary.

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