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In my judgment radical measures are needed to protect our innocent people, and if anything can be done to stop the fighting at Agua Prieta the situation calls for such action.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft calls for radical measures to protect American citizens and stop the fighting at Agua Prieta.

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