On the recordMarch 25, 1931
Viewed from every point except remote naval contingencies, it was unfortunate that we ever acquired these islands.
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presidency.ucsb.eduViewed from every point except remote naval contingencies, it was unfortunate that we ever acquired these islands.
Statement on Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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