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The optimistic tradition includes such figures as Frederick Douglass, who, in 1863, even before the destruction of slavery, averred that one day "the white and colored people [would] be blended into a common nationality, and enjoy together ...
Clinton aides touted the state-visit agreement as a major step forward, and averred that their man had spoken firmly against China's abuse of human rights.