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Our answer is this: In the language that I have quoted the President describes himself as an imperialist.
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Boutwell argues that the President's own language reveals his imperialist stance.
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I believe now, as I did then, that it was for the best interests of this country, for the people of Santo Domingo, and all concerned, that the proposition should be received favorably.
He was the possessor of an elastic spirit; he was always hopeful of the future and in adversity he saw or fancied that he saw, days of prosperity for himself, for his party, for the commonwealth and for the country.
But our cause being almost lost something decisive and great must be done.
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