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The truth is, that in starting a new nation in a new country, as we have done, while there are exceptional chances to be taken advantage of, there are also exceptional dangers and difficulties to be overcome.
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Roosevelt highlights the dual nature of founding a new nation, which includes both opportunities and significant challenges.
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