On the record
If Porto Rico, instead of belonging to us, is a part of us, so are the Philippines.
Said by
Whitelaw Reid
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gutenberg.orgWhitelaw Reid: “If Porto Rico, instead of belonging to us, is a part of us, so are the Philippines.”
Editor's note · Context
Reid draws a parallel between Porto Rico and the Philippines, suggesting both are integral parts of the United States.
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