The world has greatly advanced the method of arbitration by scores of treaties.

Our position was made clear in a statement issued jointly by the Prime Minister of England and myself at the time of his memorable visit of good will to this country.

We are content with the fundamental democratic principles of government which we have evolved and under which we live.

We are stronger in defense as a result of the Conference.

As a nation we have grown to a giant strength and power which is so new and vast that we can only vaguely comprehend it.

Our role in cooperation is different from that of the nations of Europe.

War arises from a state of fear, a sense of injustice, and an ill will which culminates in uncontrollable national passions.

You who trace your lineage back to that gallant group have a right to be proud.

There are no political undertakings of any kind in the present treaty except an agreement for the regulation of the conduct of submarines against merchant ships in time of war.

The most vital feature of its great accomplishments for peace is the final abolition of competition in naval arms between the greatest naval powers and the burial of the fears and suspicions which have been the constant product of rival…

I wish to congratulate the delegations of the other governments for their constructive and courageous action.

I am very greatly pleased with the final success of the Naval Arms Conference in London

When I initiated this negotiation it was after a critical examination of the experience before and after the Geneva Conference and a determination that the causes of that failure could be met with adequate preparation and preliminary…

When I undertook this negotiation it was after a critical examination of the experience before and during and after the Geneva Conference

The French and Italian Governments have shown the utmost good will in this Conference in an endeavor in the interest of world peace

The savings are not alone to the United States but to Great Britain and Japan as well.

The whole agreement is a great step in world peace, and for the first time is an assurance of American parity in naval strength.

There are no political undertakings of any kind in the present treaty, except an agreement for the regulation of the conduct of submarines against merchant ships in time of war.