There is no short and easy road, no magic cure for those ills which have afflicted mankind from the dawn of history.

I have often heard it said that the United States is isolated and is not interested in European affairs. I assure you that this is not the case.

I know of no greater work for humanity than in the cause of peace, which can only be achieved by the earnest efforts of nations and peoples.

It is not to be expected that human nature will change in a day.

The fact that so many of your people are today residents and citizens of the United States, lending their influence to our civic and economic life, which has meant so much to our development.

France and Italy have not yet signed this treaty or agreed to naval limitation as between those nations, but I have confidence that in time they will do so.

I further value this gift as it gave me an opportunity to accept this distinguished honor in a country so devoted to this cause and whose history marks a wonderful chapter in world development.