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From that moment our politics became national, and the fate of each portion of our country was thenceforth in some sort dependent upon the welfare of every other.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in the interconnectedness of American politics and the importance of national unity.
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