The difficulties in finding a basis are very great, but they are not insuperable.
The importance and the gravity of the occasion have been recognized in the dispatch to London of the leading men of ever...
The whole occasion was merely to give them encouragement and the assurance of complete support from this side in any con...
The difficulties of finding a basis that will be acceptable to five different nations are great, but they are not insupe...
To complete the Conference in 3 or 4 months would be, in itself, a great accomplishment, and we should not expect any hu...
“There is a very great feeling of good will not only on the part of the people of the different countries but on the par...
The American delegation, as you know, is not only a strong one, but composed of men who understand the problem.
There is good will toward the Conference on the part of every nation.
It is the most important of international conferences of a great many years, and probably the most important for many ye...
“I am in hopes that the people of this country will show patience and give encouragement and keep free from criticism.
“The conclusions of the Conference must be such as to give a sense of security and satisfaction to each of the nations.
I hope that the people of our country will cooperate in the progress of the Conference by patience, encouragement, and f...
The conclusion reached by the Secretary of State has my approval, and I recommend that the Congress authorize an appropr...
The technology and the complexities of the problem are such that we need hope for no immediate and quick results.
I am sure the whole Nation bids Godspeed to the American delegation that leaves tomorrow for the London Naval Arms Confe...
We go to London in a fine atmosphere and with a good spirit on the work of the commission, and we must preserve it, if w...
Permanent peace is never based on either taking advantage of or accepting a position of prejudice.
The progress of peace for the world rests in a great measure upon the shoulders of the five delegations.