Moreover we are cognizant of the world's struggles for full readjustment and rehabilitation, and we have shirked no duty which comes of sympathy, or fraternity, or highest fellowship among nations.
Harding acknowledges the global struggles for recovery and emphasizes America's commitment to international fraternity.
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