Teddy Roosevelt: “As we grow into a mighty nation, which, whether it will or not, must…”

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As we grow into a mighty nation, which, whether it will or not, must inevitably play a great part for good or for evil in the affairs of the world at large, the people of New York wish it understood that they look at all questions of American foreign policy from the most thoroughly national standpoint.

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Teddy Roosevelt

Republican · New York

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Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt articulates the need for a national perspective on foreign policy as America grows in power.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “As we grow into a mighty nation, which, whether it will or not, must inevitably play a great part for good or for evil…”

Editor's note · Context