Whitelaw Reid: “If Porto Rico, instead of belonging to us, is a part of us, so are the…”

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If Porto Rico, instead of belonging to us, is a part of us, so are the Philippines.

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Reid draws a parallel between Porto Rico and the Philippines, suggesting both are integral parts of the United States.

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Whitelaw Reid: “If Porto Rico, instead of belonging to us, is a part of us, so are the Philippines.”