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Senator Fairbanks Defends Porto Rico Policy Before Congress
Indiana’s Charles W. Fairbanks argues federal sovereignty supports U S acquisition and governance of Puerto Rico. He warns against haste and partisan influence while detailing territory powers, resident needs, and the island’s shift toward American education and administration.
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