Political Quotes

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This Nation should help in every practicable way in the education of the Chinese people, so that the vast and populous Empire of China may gradually adapt itself to modern conditions.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of supporting education in China to help it modernize.

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