It was wholly impossible to avoid conflicts with the weaker race, unless we were willing to see the American continent fall into the hands of some other strong power; and even had we adopted such a ludicrous policy, the Indians themselves would have made war upon us.
Roosevelt argues that conflicts with Native Americans were inevitable due to the expansionist policies of the United States.
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The good citizen will demand liberty for himself, and as a matter of pride, he will see to it that others receive the liberty which he thus claims as his own.
Character must show itself in the man's performance both of the duty he owes himself and of the duty he owes the State.
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