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We must insist firmly on our rights; and China must beware of persisting in a course of conduct to which we can not honorably submit.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “We must insist firmly on our rights; and China must beware of persisting in a course of conduct to which we can not…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of asserting American rights while also recognizing responsibilities in international relations with China.
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