Teddy Roosevelt: “The bombardment of Panama would have this effect, and the United…”

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The bombardment of Panama would have this effect, and the United States must insist upon the neutrality of the Isthmus as guaranteed by the treaty.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt asserts the necessity of maintaining neutrality in Panama to prevent conflict and ensure peace.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The bombardment of Panama would have this effect, and the United States must insist upon the neutrality of the Isthmus…”