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Henry L. Stimson quotes

American Statesman September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950

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As to the war with Japan, the President had already received my memorandum in general as to the possibility of getting a substantial unconditional surrender from Japan which I had written before leaving Washington and which he had approved. Henry L. Stimson
The President so far has struck me as a man who is trying hard to keep his balance. He certainly has been very receptive to all my efforts in these directions. Henry L. Stimson
Henry L. Stimson quote: "The bomb and the entrance of the Russians into the war will..."
The bomb and the entrance of the Russians into the war will certainly have an effect on hastening the victory. Henry L. Stimson
Henry L. Stimson quote: "I do not see how the Japanese can hold out against this united..."
I do not see how the Japanese can hold out against this united front. Henry L. Stimson
Henry L. Stimson quote: "We debated long over the situation for it is a very difficult..."
We debated long over the situation for it is a very difficult question and all of us recognize its difficulty. Henry L. Stimson
Henry L. Stimson quote: "The only deadly sin I know is cynicism."
The only deadly sin I know is cynicism. Henry L. Stimson
Now the thing is not to get into unnecessary quarrels by talking too much and not to indicate any weakness by talking too much; let our actions speak for themselves. Henry L. Stimson

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