Political Quotes

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It is of benefit to our people; it is of benefit to foreign peoples; and most of all it is really of benefit to the people of the country concerned.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt claims that his approach benefits not only the U.S. but also foreign nations and the countries involved.

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