As for myself. speaking for myself alone. and I believe for the great majority of the Democrats on this side of the Chamber. I am in favor of protecting the American laborer whenever. wherever. and under whatever circumstances I get the opportunity. If I can protect him by keeping out competitive pauper labor from either China or Europe that is brought here for the purpose of degrading American labor. if I can do this without levying a tariff to take money out of the pockets of somebody else in order to protect him. so much the better for him and so much the better for this Government. But. sir. I am not for free trade under any circumstances.
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