Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

This treaty offers the only method for preventing the collection of fraudulent debts, whether owed to Americans or to citizens of other nati...

This treaty was entered into at the earnest request of Santo Domingo itself, and is designed to afford Santo Domingo relief and assistance.

The benefit to the United States will consist chiefly in the tendency under the treaty to secure stability, order, and prosperity in Santo D...

Santo Domingo grievously needs the aid of a powerful and friendly nation.