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I do not think I am mistaken in saying that the presence of the members of the Cabinet on the floor of each House would greatly contribute to the enactment of beneficial legislation.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft advocates for the presence of Cabinet members in Congress to enhance legislative processes.

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