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James F. Byrnes quotes

American Politician May 2, 1879 – April 9, 1972

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James F. Byrnes quote: "Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and..."
Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life. James F. Byrnes
James F. Byrnes quote: "Too many people are thinking of security instead of..."
Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death. James F. Byrnes
It will give them the opportunity to show themselves worthy of the respect and friendship of peace-loving nations, and in time, to take an honorable place among members of the United Nations. James F. Byrnes
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
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
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
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
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
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
James F. Byrnes quote: "The American people want peace. They have long since ceased to..."
The American people want peace. They have long since ceased to talk of a hard or a soft peace for Germany. James F. Byrnes
James F. Byrnes quote: "What we want is a lasting peace. We will oppose soft measures..."
What we want is a lasting peace. We will oppose soft measures which invite the breaking of the peace. James F. Byrnes
James F. Byrnes quote: "Power intoxicates men. It is never voluntarily surrendered. It..."
Power intoxicates men. It is never voluntarily surrendered. It must be taken from them. James F. Byrnes
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
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
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

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