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.
James F. ByrnesGerman militarism and Nazism have devastated twice in our generation the lands of German neighbors.
James F. ByrnesProvision was also made for the distribution of Germany's foreign assets among the Allies.
James F. ByrnesThe American people want peace. They have long since ceased to talk of a hard or a soft peace for Germany.
James F. Byrnes