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

I believe that in the end the abolition of war, the maintenance of world peace, the adjustment of international questions by pacific means will come through the force of public opinion, which controls nations and peoples.

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.

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

It is by such means as the prize offered by your Committee that the attention of the world will be focused and that men and women will be inspired to greater efforts in the interest of peace.

I know of no more important subject to the peace of Europe and the world than the reasonable reduction of armaments, especially in Europe, and of naval armaments throughout the world.

Public opinion shapes our destinies and guides the progress of human affairs.