My promises to the people for whom I have waged war have been fulfilled - to accomplish their independence and leave the choice of their rulers to their own will. (José de San Martín)

My promises to the people for whom I have waged war have been fulfilled - to accomplish their independence and leave the choice of their rulers to their own will.

José de San Martín

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