02/03/1928
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"I am glad to have any questions asked about anything."
"I want to help everyone I can."
"My hesitation about him is to decide whether he would be of more value here in Washington serving in the Department, or of more value in China."
"He is an expert on Eastern affairs in the State Department—not the only one, but he is regarded as the chief expert."