American and Indian, Boer and Zulu, Cossack and Tartar, New Zealander and Maori,--in each case the victor, horrible though many of his deeds are, has laid deep the foundations for the future greatness of a mighty people.
Roosevelt acknowledges the complex legacy of victors in conflicts, noting that their actions lay foundations for future societies.
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