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 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. James F. Byrnes countryindivisiblelearn Change image and share on social
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. James F. Byrnes confrontdiscussgermany share on social
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. James F. Byrnes acquireamericanback 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
It will give them the opportunity to show themselves worthy of the respect and friendship of peace-loving nations, and in time, to take an honorable place among members of the United Nations. James F. Byrnes friendshipgivehonorable Change image and share on social