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Teddy Roosevelt: “The work should be carried out as a continuing policy without regard to change of Administration; and it should be begun…”

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The work should be carried out as a continuing policy without regard to change of Administration; and it should be begun under circumstances which will make it a matter of pride for all Administrations to continue the policy.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of a consistent policy regarding the Panama Canal across different administrations.

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