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

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

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.

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

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

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.