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Teddy Roosevelt: “It cannot but be a source of regret and uneasiness to us that the lines of communication with our sister republics of…”

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It cannot but be a source of regret and uneasiness to us that the lines of communication with our sister republics of South America should be chiefly under foreign control.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt expresses concern over foreign control of communication lines with South America, advocating for American oversight.

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