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Bill Taft: “It is, in my opinion, of first importance that these national outposts, upon which a successful home defense will…”

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It is, in my opinion, of first importance that these national outposts, upon which a successful home defense will, primarily, depend, should be finished and placed in effective condition at the earliest possible day.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft emphasizes the importance of national outposts for home defense and their timely completion.

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