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I firmly believe that by a little wise and generous aid we can help even the most backward of the peoples in these coasts and islands forward along the path of orderly liberty so that they can stand alone.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “I firmly believe that by a little wise and generous aid we can help even the most backward of the peoples in these…”
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Roosevelt expresses his belief in the potential for progress among less developed nations with proper support.
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