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.

Competition in armament, both land and naval, is not only a terrible burden upon the people, but I believe it to be one of the greatest menaces to the peace of the world.

There will always be disputes between nations which, at times, will inflame the public and threaten conflicts, but the main thing is to educate the people of the world to be ever mindful that there are better means of settling such disputes than by war.

Warned by the disaster of the last great war, the statesmen of all nations have been taking measures to prevent the return of another such calamity.

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.

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

I share the opinion of those of broader vision, who see in the signs of the time hope of humanity for peace.