“The Philippines are ours forever. They are not capable of self-government. How could they be? They are not a self-governing race.”
Quote by Albert J. Beveridge
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Albert J. Beveridge
Albert J. Beveridge was a distinguished United States Senator from Indiana, serving from 1907 to 1913. A member of the Democratic Party, he is renowned for his advocacy of American imperialism and his significant role in the Progressive Movement. Beveridge was a fervent supporter of the annexation of the Philippines and played a pivotal role in shaping American foreign policy in the early 20th century. more
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