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The chronic disorders prevailing in Santo Domingo have, moreover, become exceedingly dangerous to the interests of Americans holding property in that country.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns that the ongoing instability in Santo Domingo poses significant risks to American property interests.

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