"History has yet to record another like expression of trust by one nation in the fairness of another."
"When that glad day comes—I hope it will be soon—when the sincerity of our own aspirations and the sincerity of the world's convictions bring us to a united endeavor, we shall forget that there were ne..."
"The big thing is the firm establishment of the Court and our cordial adherence thereto. All else is mere detail."
"I do not know that such a court will be unfailing in the avoidance of war, but I know it is a step in the right direction and will prove an advance toward international peace for which the reflective ..."
"I thank you from my heart for permitting me to participate in-doing homage to those brave souls. I rejoice particularly in the opportunity afforded me of voicing my appreciation, both as President of ..."
"And finally, as just a human being, I wish I could find words to tell you how glad I am to see you all, and reflecting as you do, from untroubled eyes, the happiness of spirit breathed by your own bes..."
"Doctor Whitman, your long ride and frozen limbs testify to your courage and your patriotism. Your credentials establish your character. Your request is granted."
"I loved the martial notes of those stirring verses as a boy. I love them still."
"All I ask is that you will not barter away Oregon or allow English interference until I can lead a band of stalwart American settlers across the plains. For this I shall try to do."
"My Countrymen: As I stand here in the shadow of the great hills, my mind reverts to the placid banks of the broad Potomac."
"Mr. Secretary, you would better give all New England for the cod and mackerel fisheries of Newfoundland than to barter away Oregon,"
"One of the greatest lessons which the World War taught to society was a realization of its stupendous producing capacity under modern organization."
"Through such effort as this there will be opportunity for a great service."
"I am quite aware that there were some who imagined, before the present administration was voted into responsibility, that it was going at least to acquiesce if not definitely sympathize with projects ..."
"Those who were sure that our salvation lay in the destruction of organized labor and the precipitated reduction of wages have found that the national administration was not disposed to Acquiesce in th..."
"If war must come again—God grant that it shall not!—then we must draft all of the nation in carrying on."
"The best test of policy is by results."
"It will be righteous and just, it will be more effective in war and marked by less regret in the aftermath, if we draft all of capital, all of industry, all of agriculture, all of commerce, all of tal..."
