Our delegates at Geneva have consistently expressed the view that under conditions as they exist in the world to-day the problems of land and air armaments are most susceptible of solution by regional agreements covering regions within…

The moment seems particularly opportune to try to secure further limitation of armament in accordance with the expressed will of the Congress.

It has been the hope of the American Government, constantly expressed by the Congress since the Washington Conference, that a favorable opportunity might present itself to complete the work begun here by the conclusion of further…

At that time we were engaged in a great building program which, upon its completion, would have given us first place on the sea.

I am sure that all governments and all peoples would choose a system of naval limitation in preference to consciously reverting to competitive building.

As a nation we are advocates of peace.

It is pleasurable and easy to give. It is difficult to withhold.

In business administration the matter of personnel is of first importance.

We represent the most colossal business organization of the world.

Errors of judgment are excusable. These is no excuse for disloyalty.

Should the item of interest be eliminated, I can now see no reason why the bill should not be approved.

What we are trying to do there, of course, is to afford such protection as we can for the lives and property of our citizens in accordance with our treaty rights and faithfully execute the treaties that have been made between the Chinese…