So, if we do our duty aright in the Philippines, we will add to that national renown which is the highest and finest part of national life, we will greatly benefit the people of the Philippine Islands, and, above all, we will play our part well in the great work of uplifting mankind.
In "The Strenuous Life," Roosevelt outlines the multiple benefits and duties associated with American engagement in the Philippines.
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