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But we must treat the Chinese student, traveler, and business man in a spirit of the broadest justice and courtesy if we expect similar treatment to be accorded to our own people of similar rank who go to China.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote advocates for treating Chinese individuals with respect to foster goodwill and similar treatment in return.

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