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Teddy Roosevelt: “Whether we desire it or not, we must henceforth recognize that we have international duties no less than international…”

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Whether we desire it or not, we must henceforth recognize that we have international duties no less than international rights.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt acknowledges the responsibilities that come with international rights, emphasizing a balance between duties and privileges.

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