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
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
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
The carrying out of the Potsdam Agreement has, however, been obstructed by the failure of the Allied Control Council to take the necessary steps to enable the German economy to function as an economic unit. James F. Byrnes agreementallycarry 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
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
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
We have helped to organize the United Nations. We believe it will stop aggressor nations from starting wars. Because we believe it, we intend to support the United Nations organization with all the power and resources we possess. James F. Byrnes aggressorhelpintend 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
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
