As a mark of friendship for China, Congress upon the recommendation of President Roosevelt, 1907, cancelled the obligation of China to pay that part of the stipulated indemnity in excess of $11,655,492, or an amount adequate to cover the actual amount of the claims.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews
He laughed when an indemnity was mentioned, and said "Germany is bankrupt."
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs
We saddled them with an enormous indemnity, making them our serfs for a generation or two, and compelling them to hasten out into the world markets, to sell their goods and raise gold to pay us.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair