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Every measure taken concerning the islands should be taken primarily with a view to their advantage.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Every measure taken concerning the islands should be taken primarily with a view to their advantage.”
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Roosevelt insists that all measures regarding the Philippines should prioritize the islands' advantages.
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