Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 11, 1910
The one substantial defect in compliance with the promise of the platform was the failure to reduce woolens.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Address at the Lincoln Birthday Banquet of the Republican Club of the City of New York

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