Quotations About Soong May-ling
| “ | She can talk beautifully about democracy. But she does not know how to live democracy. | ” |
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—Eleanor Roosevelt |
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| “ | Direct, forceful, energetic. Loves power, eats up publicity and flattery, pretty weak on her history. No concessions to the Western viewpoint in all China's foreign relations. The Chinese were always right: the foreigners were always wrong. Writes entertainingly but superficially with plenty of sarcasm for Western failings but without mention of any of China's little faults. Can turn on charm at will. And knows it. Great influence on Chiang K'ai-shek mostly along the right lines, too. A great help on several occasions. | ” |
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—Joseph Stilwell |
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| “ | Madame Chiang was a close friend of the United States throughout her life, and especially during the defining struggles of the last century. Generations of Americans will always remember and respect her intelligence and strength of character. On behalf of the American people, I extend condolences to Madame Chiang's family members and many admirers around the world. | ” |
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—George W. Bush |
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-Official statement upon her death
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