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In foreign affairs we cannot afford to put our people at a disadvantage with their competitors by in any way discriminating against the efficiency of our business organizations.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues that the U.S. must not disadvantage its businesses in foreign affairs.

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