Cuba has in her Constitution affirmed what we desired, that she should stand, in international matters, in closer and more friendly relations with us than with any other power; and we are bound by every consideration of honor and expediency to pass commercial measures in the interest of her material well-being.
Roosevelt acknowledges Cuba's constitutional commitment to maintain close relations with the U.S. for mutual benefit.
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