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Teddy Roosevelt: “As the result of chronic disorders attended with a constant increase of debt, the state of things in Santo Domingo has…”

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As the result of chronic disorders attended with a constant increase of debt, the state of things in Santo Domingo has become hopeless, unless the United States or some other strong Government shall interpose to bring order out of the chaos.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York
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Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt highlights the dire situation in Santo Domingo, suggesting that intervention is necessary to restore order.

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