What is necessary is to approach the subject, not with a desire to get ahead of one another, but to do even and exact justice, and to put into operation a scheme which will work, while scrupulously conserving the honor and interest of all concerned.
From a speech on American foreign policy, this outlines the ideal approach to international negotiations, emphasizing justice and mutual respect.
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