Warren G. Harding: “The base of the pyramid of civilization which rests upon the soil is shrinking through the drift of population from farm…”

After all there is less difference about the part this great Republic shall play in furthering peace and advancing humanity than in the manner of playing it.

The influence of the United States in bringing near the settlement of an ancient dispute between South American nations is added proof of the glow of peace in ample understanding.

Every obligation consonant with American ideals and sanctioned under our form of government is willingly met.

Those who assume that we played our part in the World War and later took ourselves aloof and apart, unmindful of world obligations, give scant credit to the helpful part we assume in international relationships.