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The United States will, nevertheless, hold themselves ready to protect the transit trade across the Isthmus against invasion of either domestic or foreign disturbers of the peace of the State of Panama.
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Roosevelt asserts the United States' commitment to protecting trade across the Isthmus of Panama from disturbances.
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