On the record
We have now reached the point in the development of our interests where we are not only able to supply our own markets but to produce a constantly growing surplus for which we must find markets abroad.
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gutenberg.orgWe have now reached the point in the development of our interests where we are not only able to supply our own markets but to produce a constantly growing surplus for which we must find markets abroad.
Roosevelt notes the U.S. has progressed to a point where it can produce a surplus for international markets.
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