01/05/1919
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"I came into the Middle West to find something, and I found it."
"It would tear the heartstrings of America to be at war with any of the great nations of the world."
"I believe that the message which all men such as sit in this room to-day ought to carry at their hearts is the message of preparation for peace."
"I am not looking forward to war; I am looking forward with the greatest ardor and interest to peace and to the services which this country may render the rest of the world in the times of peace and he..."