Political Quotes

On the record
In the interest of the people and city of El Paso this Government has been assiduous in its efforts to bring to an early settlement the long-standing Chamizal dispute with Mexico.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft expresses the U.S. government's commitment to resolving the Chamizal dispute with Mexico for the benefit of El Paso.

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