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One of our national characteristics is not to do things without careful deliberation. Those who are privileged to direct the aspirations of a quarter of the world’s population have a wonderful opportunity but a fearful responsibility.

— Soong Mei-ling China Emergent (1942)

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Man's mettle is tested both in adversity and in success. Twice is this true of the soul of a nation.

Address to the U.S. House of Representatives (1943)

I came to school in the United States, and I will always consider America my second home.

We shall have faith, that, at the writing of peace, America and our other gallant Allies will not be obtunded by the mirage of contingent reasons of expediency.

Address to the U.S. House of Representatives (1943)

Chinese socialism, if you like to call it that, seeks above all else to preserve the birthrights of the individual. No state can be great and prosperous unless the people are contented.

China Emergent (1942)

I have reached your country, therefore, with no misgivings, but with my belief that the American people are building and carrying out a true pattern of the nation conceived by your forebears, strengthened and confirmed.

Address to the U.S. House of Representatives (1943)

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