How did the phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick" describe Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy?
A: Roosevelt respected a nation's independence and refused to interfere with its policies.
B: Roosevelt freely gave advice about the problems of other nations.
C: Roosevelt believed in the frontier spirit and was always ready for battle.
D: Roosevelt saw himself as the police officer of the Western Hemisphere and interfered as necessary.
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