Teddy Roosevelt: “We must govern it wisely and well, primarily in the interest of its…”

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We must govern it wisely and well, primarily in the interest of its own people.

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Roosevelt emphasizes the need for wise governance in Porto Rico, prioritizing the interests of its people.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “We must govern it wisely and well, primarily in the interest of its own people.”