Teddy Roosevelt: “But if they act with wisdom and self-restraint, if they show that they…”

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But if they act with wisdom and self-restraint, if they show that they are capable of electing a legislature which in its turn is capable of taking a sane and efficient part in the actual work of government, they can rest assured that a full and increasing measure of recognition will be given them.

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Teddy Roosevelt

Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of wisdom and self-restraint in governance for the people of the Philippines.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “But if they act with wisdom and self-restraint, if they show that they are capable of electing a legislature which in…”

Editor's note · Context