Address at Spokane, Washington
09/27/1909
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I can not close this message without inviting the attention of Congress again to the necessity for the erection of a bui...
I earnestly hope that Congress will take immediate action in this regard, as recommended by the Secretary of War.
Pledged to support a policy of moderate protection, I can not approve a measure which violates its principle.
The matter is therefore submitted to the Congress in accordance with the recommendation of the Acting Secretary of State...