| United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations - 1977 - 1876 頁
...people of the United States. No other yreat power would, under similar circumstances, fail to assert n rightful control over a work so closely and vitally affecting its interest and welfare. "Without urging further the grounds of my opinion, I repeat, in conclusion, that it is the right and... | |
| 1900 - 834 頁
...our means of defense, our unity, peace, and safety are matters of paramount, concern to the people of the United States. No other great power would,...closely and vitally affecting its interest and welfare. Without urging further the grounds of my opinion, I repeat, in conclusion, that it is the right and... | |
| John Spencer Bassett - 1921 - 1000 頁
...would change our geographical conditions and become "virtually a part of our coast line." He continued, "No other great power would, under similar circumstances,...control over a work so closely and vitally affecting its interests and welfare." Congress, however, did nothing. Elaine, secretary of state under Garfield,... | |
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