Pacts and treaties have not always precluded the tragic suffering of men, women, and children.

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

Statesmen over a generation have realized that with this growth of international law and precedent another method can be contributed to the pacific settlement of a vast number of incidental controversies of justiciable character.

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

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

This society was rounded in proud memory of the spirit of this Nation in its first fight for freedom.

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.

There are ever present in the world the causes of friction.

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

The great road to peace indeed lies in the prevention of war.

The first principle in prevention of war is to guide our national conduct in justice, consideration, and kindliness to other nations so as to give no justified cause for ill will or suspicion.

The part of each of our governments in the promotion of world peace will be different.

The most vital feature of its great accomplishments for peace is the final abolition of competition in naval arms between the greatest naval powers

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

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 am greatly pleased with the final success of the Naval Arms Conference in London and I have today telegraphed the delegation expressing my approval of the result achieved and my admiration for their patience and determination in an…

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

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