All we want is peace; and toward this end we wish to be able to secure the same respect for our rights from others which we are eager and anxious to extend to their rights in return, to insure fair treatment to us commercially, and to guarantee the safety of the American people.
This quote outlines Roosevelt's desire for mutual respect and fair treatment in international relations.
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