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Warren G. Harding: Our fortunate capacity for comparative self-containment affords the firm foundation on which to build for our own…

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Our fortunate capacity for comparative self-containment affords the firm foundation on which to build for our own security, and a like foundation on which to build for a future of influence and importance in world commerce.
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Warren G. Harding

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Harding expresses confidence in America's ability to secure its own interests while influencing global commerce.

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