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We ask no one to assume responsibility for us; we assume no responsibility which others must bear for themselves, unless nationality is hopelessly swallowed up in internationalism.
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Warren G. Harding
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Editor's note · Context
Harding clarifies that the U.S. will not take on responsibilities that belong to other nations unless national identity is compromised.
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