Teddy Roosevelt: “What they say is of no consequence to us compared to what we say to…”

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What they say is of no consequence to us compared to what we say to them.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of American communication over foreign criticism.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “What they say is of no consequence to us compared to what we say to them.”