Word: friction
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Dates: during 1903-1903
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...that the United States shall give up its priceless isolation and allow Europe not only coaling stations but great bases of operation from which may be attacked our mainland, Porto Rico and the Panama Canal. It means too that we shall expose ourselves to all the nagging disputes, the friction and diplomatic entanglements which never fail to arise between neighboring states. All this, and the burden which it necessitates, is a very serious menace to the welfare of the United States...