German militarism and Nazism have devastated twice in our generation the lands of German neighbors. James F. Byrnes devastategenerationgerman Change image and share on social
Important as economic unification is for the recovery of Germany and of Europe, the German people must recognize that the basic cause of their suffering and distress is the war which the Nazi dictatorship brought upon the world. James F. Byrnes basicbringdictatorship share on social
The American people want peace. They have long since ceased to talk of a hard or a soft peace for Germany. James F. Byrnes americanceasegermany Change image and share on social
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. Byrnes denygermangrowth Change image and share on social
Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death. James F. Byrnes afraiddeathlife Change image and share on social
Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life. James F. Byrnes beautifulfriendshipinterest Change image and share on social
The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau. James F. Byrnes approachbureauearth Change image and share on social
The working out of a balanced economy throughout Germany to provide the necessary means to pay for approved imports has not been accomplished, although that too is expressly required by the Potsdam Agreement. James F. Byrnes accomplishagreementapprove share on social
What we want is a lasting peace. We will oppose soft measures which invite the breaking of the peace. James F. Byrnes breakinvitelast Change image and share on social
We intend to continue our interest in the affairs of Europe and of the world. James F. Byrnes affaircontinueeurope Change image and share on social
