At the time it seriously troubled me, but in drafting me as Marshall Plan Administrator, President Truman did as great a favor for me as one man can do for another. It opened my eyes to many things of which I was totally unaware and it was the beginning of my real education. Paul Hoffman administratorbegindraft share on social
The full potential of labor can be utilized only if there is mobility in labor. Paul Hoffman fulllabormobility Change image and share on social
Among the reasons for this was the fact that the U.S.A. is one mass market. It is only when you have a mass market that large-scale manufacturing which involves very substantial expenditures can be justified. Paul Hoffman expenditurefactinvolve share on social
Yes, Jean Monnet was the father of the concept of a United States of Europe and his efforts more than those of any other single man helped change the thinking of European leaders. Paul Hoffman changeconcepteffort Change image and share on social
We should wage war not to win war, but to win peace. Paul Hoffman peacewagewar Change image and share on social
The magic was in the Marshall Plan itself. It provided an opportunity for appealing and constructive work. In a sense, the mission chiefs were given the opportunity to help act as architects for the new Europe that was envisioned. Paul Hoffman actappealarchitect share on social
The Europeans had made two promises to the United States if Marshall Plan help was forthcoming. The first promise was maximum self-help on the part of every country; and second, maximum mutual aid. Paul Hoffman aidcountryeuropean Change image and share on social
I would like to say that no man ever was given finer cooperation than that given me by President Truman. Paul Hoffman cooperationfineman Change image and share on social
In its best prewar year, Europe with almost 300 million people had a gross national product of 150 billion dollars. In that same year, the United States with 150 million people had a gross national product of 300 billion dollars. Paul Hoffman billiondollareurope share on social
There are times we are givers, but others time we have to let others give to us. Paul Hoffman givegivertime Change image and share on social