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Teddy Roosevelt: “As a people we have talked much of the open door in China, and we expect, and quite rightly intend to insist, upon…”

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As a people we have talked much of the open door in China, and we expect, and quite rightly intend to insist, upon justice being shown us by the Chinese.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for the principle of fairness in international relations, particularly regarding China.

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