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Teddy Roosevelt: “The true end of every great and free people should be self-respecting peace; and this Nation most earnestly desires…”

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The true end of every great and free people should be self-respecting peace; and this Nation most earnestly desires sincere and cordial friendship with all others.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt expresses the desire for self-respecting peace and friendship among nations.

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