But we should not only operate the law with as little harshness as possible, but we should show every courtesy and consideration and every encouragement to all Chinese who are not of the laboring class to come to this country.
Roosevelt advocates for fair treatment of non-laboring Chinese immigrants, promoting courtesy and consideration.
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