Leon Jouhaux Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I would not go so far as to say that the French trade unions attached greater importance to the struggle for peace than the others did; but they certainly seemed to take it more to heart.”

“In the report made on behalf of the C.G.T. we affirmed that the Peace Treaty should, in accordance with the spirit of workers' organizations, lay the first foundations of the United States of Europe.”

“The trade unions, far from being content with these declarations, established international liaisons and supported every policy based on pacification and understanding.”

“The working classes were becoming more and more sharply aware of the complex causes of international malaise.”

“This disaster did not force us to abandon our ideal; on the contrary, from the very first months of the conflict, it led us to define precisely the conditions for its realization.”