Teddy Roosevelt said "From the Spaniards, or from their descendants, we won the lands of Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and California." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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From the Spaniards, or from their descendants, we won the lands of Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and California.

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Roosevelt highlights the territorial gains made by the United States from Spain, emphasizing the expansion of the nation.

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