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Meaning
The quote says major decisions should be judged by a single standard: whether they benefit America. It presents national interest as the main test for policy choices.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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About Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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