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
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
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
Freedom from militarism will give the German people the opportunity, if they will but seize it, to apply their great energies and abilities to the works of peace. James F. Byrnes abilityapplyenergy Change image and share on social
The conditions which now exist in Germany make it impossible for industrial production to reach the levels which the occupying powers agreed were essential for a minimum German peacetime economy. James F. Byrnes agreeconditioneconomy Change image and share on social
Provision was also made for the distribution of Germany's foreign assets among the Allies. James F. Byrnes allyassetdistribution 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
That was the principle of reparations to which President Truman agreed at Potsdam. And the United States will not agree to the taking from Germany of greater reparations than was provided by the Potsdam Agreement. James F. Byrnes agreeagreementgermany share on social
The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau. James F. Byrnes approachbureauearth Change image and share on social
Most of the victims of Nazi aggression were before the war less well off than Germany. They should not be expected by Germany to bear, unaided, the major costs of Nazi aggression. James F. Byrnes aggressionbearcost Change image and share on social
