Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The Chinese people, I am sure, will take pleasure in knowing that this represents a manifestation on the part of the American people of their affection and regard.

Context

Statement on Signing the Bill to Repeal the Chinese Exclusion Laws

12/16/1943

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