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If we do not see that the immigrant and the children of the immigrant are raised up, most assuredly the result will be that our own children and children’s children are pulled down.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This statement reflects Roosevelt's belief in the interconnectedness of society's well-being and the treatment of immigrants.
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