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Both Cuba and Porto Rico, like Hawaii, are within the acknowledged sphere of our influence, and ours must necessarily be the first voice in deciding their destiny.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Reid states that both Cuba and Porto Rico fall within the U.S.'s sphere of influence and must be considered in their future.
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