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Bill Taft: “For many reasons I cannot too strongly urge upon the Congress the passage of a measure by mail subsidy or other…”

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For many reasons I cannot too strongly urge upon the Congress the passage of a measure by mail subsidy or other subvention adequate to guarantee the establishment and rapid development of an American merchant marine, and the restoration of the American flag to its ancient place upon the seas.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft urges Congress to pass measures to support the development of an American merchant marine.

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