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.

There has not been a war in South America for fifty years, and I have every confidence that the countries of Central and South America are deeply in earnest in the maintenance of peace.

Certain it is that a great responsibility rests upon the statesmen of all nations, not only to fulfill the promises for reduction in armaments, but to maintain the confidence of the people of the world in the hope of an enduring peace.

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

It is true not all has been accomplished that the earnest advocates would desire, but a start has been made.

Each one of these treaties is a step for the maintenance of peace, an additional guarantee against war. It is through such machinery that the disputes between nations will be settled and war prevented.