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Our earnest hope and one desire is that the people of the island shall now govern themselves with justice, so that peace and order may be secure.
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gutenberg.orgOur earnest hope and one desire is that the people of the island shall now govern themselves with justice, so that peace and order may be secure.
Roosevelt expresses hope for the self-governance of Cuba, emphasizing justice and peace.
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