On the record
There is no desire on the part of our people to profit by the misfortunes of Spain.
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gutenberg.orgWilliam McKinley: “There is no desire on the part of our people to profit by the misfortunes of Spain.”
Editor's note · Context
McKinley asserts that Americans do not wish to take advantage of Spain's difficulties during the conflict.
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