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

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.

There are but few naval powers, but there are many land powers.

I do not hesitate to say that the limitation on naval craft between the great naval powers was too high.

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.

If we will maintain our hope and confidence in the genius of our people, they will work out this problem, and their ability and industry will bring us back to normal conditions.

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