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.

Adequate defense has been the catchword of every militarist for centuries.

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.

It is idle to say that nations can struggle to outdo each other in building armaments and never use them. History demonstrates the contrary, and we have but to go back to the last war to see the appalling effect of nations competing in great armaments.

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.

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.

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