Warren G. Harding: “I do not mean that partisan preferences should hinder any public servant in the performance of a conscientious and…”

We ask no one to assume responsibility for us; we assume no responsibility which others must bear for themselves, unless nationality is hopelessly swallowed up in internationalism.

After all there is less difference about the part this great Republic shall play in furthering peace and advancing humanity than in the manner of playing it.

The influence of the United States in bringing near the settlement of an ancient dispute between South American nations is added proof of the glow of peace in ample understanding.

We have had expressed the hostility of the American people to a supergovernment or to any commitment where either a council or an assembly of leagued powers may chart our course.