George William Norris Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“During practically all of my public life, I have been a sincere advocate of an agreement between the leading nations of the world to set up all the necessary international machinery that would bring about a practical abolition of war between civilized nations.”

“Third, we could, while denouncing them both as illegal, have acquiesced in them both and thus remained neutral with both sides, although not agreeing with either as to the righteousness of their respective orders.”

“The first war zone was declared by Great Britain. She gave us and the world notice of it on the 4th day of November, 1914. The zone became effective Nov. 5, 1914.”

“And when it is done, we ought to follow the example by disarming ourselves.”

“I think we ought to take the world as it is and not as we would like to have it.”

“No nation ought to keep a navy larger than is necessary to do police duty.”

“Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands.”

“I am bitterly opposed to my country entering the war, but if, notwithstanding my opposition, we do enter it, all of my energy and all of my power will be behind our flag in carrying it on to victory.”

“In my judgment, if we had pursued this course, the zones would have been of short duration. England would have been compelled to take her mines out of the North Sea in order to get any supplies from our country.”