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The Spanish Government knew it would be beaten if the issue once came to open war, and, true to the instincts of a weak and corrupt power, it chose as its weapons delay, treachery, and intrigue.
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Roosevelt critiques the Spanish government's tactics during conflicts with the United States, emphasizing their reliance on deceit rather than military strength.
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