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
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 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
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
It is not in the interest of the German people or in the interest of world peace that Germany should become a pawn or a partner in a military struggle for power between the East and the West. James F. Byrnes eastgermangermany 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
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. James F. Byrnes completeeconomicfavor 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
Power intoxicates men. It is never voluntarily surrendered. It must be taken from them. James F. Byrnes intoxicatemanpower Change image and share on social
