James F. Byrnes Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The carrying out of the Potsdam Agreement has, however, been obstructed by the failure of the Allied Control Council to take the necessary steps to enable the German economy to function as an economic unit.”

“We favor the economic unification of Germany. If complete unification cannot be secured, we shall do everything in our power to secure the maximum possible unification.”

“We have helped to organize the United Nations. We believe it will stop aggressor nations from starting wars. Because we believe it, we intend to support the United Nations organization with all the power and resources we possess.”

“We have learned that peace and well-being are indivisible and that our peace and well-being cannot be purchased at the price of peace or the well-being of any other country.”

“The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau.”

“Provision was also made for the distribution of Germany's foreign assets among the Allies.”

“The American people want peace. They have long since ceased to talk of a hard or a soft peace for Germany.”

“We intend to continue our interest in the affairs of Europe and of the world.”

“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.”

“I hope that the German people will never again make the mistake of believing that because the American people are peace-loving, they will sit back hoping for peace if any nation uses force or the threat of force to acquire dominion over other peoples and other governments.”