Teddy Roosevelt: “It is my deep conviction that we must keep out of this country every…”

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It is my deep conviction that we must keep out of this country every Chinese laborer, skilled or unskilled—every Chinaman of the coolie class.

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Roosevelt articulates his strong stance against allowing Chinese laborers into the country.

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