Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem to be more afraid of life than death.

German militarism and Nazism have devastated twice in our generation the lands of German neighbors.

Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

I have come to Germany to learn at first hand the problems involved in the reconstruction of Germany and to discuss with our representatives the views of the United States Government as to some of the problems confronting us.

Power intoxicates men. It is never voluntarily surrendered. It must be taken from them.

The German people were not denied, however, the possibility of improving their lot by hard work over the years. Industrial growth and progress were not denied them.

What we want is a lasting peace. We will oppose soft measures which invite the breaking of the peace.