On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
No nation capable of self-government, and of developing by its own efforts a sane and orderly civilization, no matter how small it may be, has anything to fear from us.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “No nation capable of self-government, and of developing by its own efforts a sane and orderly civilization, no matter…”
Editor's note · Context
In a speech outlining America's international responsibilities, this quote assures smaller, self-governing nations of American non-aggression.
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