Political Quotes

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In the attainment of this purpose we necessarily claim parity of treatment, under the conventions, throughout the Empire for our trade and our citizens with those of all other powers.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt asserts the need for equal treatment for American trade and citizens in China compared to other powers.

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