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Woodrow Wilson: We shall learn and profit by the lesson of every experience and every new circumstance; and what is needed will be…

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We shall learn and profit by the lesson of every experience and every new circumstance; and what is needed will be adequately done.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson emphasizes the importance of learning from experiences to adequately address future needs.

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