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Our growing power brings with it temptations and perils requiring constant vigilance to avoid.
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gutenberg.orgWilliam McKinley: “Our growing power brings with it temptations and perils requiring constant vigilance to avoid.”
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McKinley highlights the responsibilities that come with national power, emphasizing the need for vigilance against temptations and dangers.
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