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It will be doubly to our discredit as a Nation if we fail to take advantage of this chance; for it will be of damage to ourselves, and it will be of incalculable damage to Santo Domingo.
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He warns that failing to support Santo Domingo would reflect poorly on the nation and harm both countries involved.
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