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It is neither wise nor right for a nation to disregard its own needs, and it is foolish--and may be wicked--to think that other nations will disregard theirs.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “It is neither wise nor right for a nation to disregard its own needs, and it is foolish--and may be wicked--to think…”
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Roosevelt argues that nations should not ignore their own needs while expecting others to do the same.
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