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On the recordMay 29, 1902
We believe that we can rapidly teach the people of the Philippine Islands not only how to enjoy but how to make good use of their freedom.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks on Memorial Day in Arlington, Virginia

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