On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
No friendliness with other nations, no good will for them or by them, can take the place of national self-reliance.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
In an address on American foreign policy, this quote asserts the primacy of national strength over international goodwill.
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