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The reason was the failure of both Japan and China to understand each other and the inability of America and the European powers to sympathize, without prejudice, with the peoples of East Asia. ↗

— Hideki Tojo

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With the rise of America, the global balance of power shifted away from the old European powers. ↗

— Armstrong Williams

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I am not wrong in the belief that its public funds are more secure than those of all the European powers. ↗

— Albert Gallatin

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In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence. ↗

— James Monroe

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With European powers no new subjects of difficulty have arisen, and those which were under discussion, although not terminated, do not present a more unfavorable aspect for the future preservation of that good understanding which it has ever been our desire to cultivate. ↗

— Martin Van Buren

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