I Do Not Hesitate To Say That

I Have Often Heard It Said That The United States Is Isolated And Is Not Interested In European Affairs. I Assure You That This Is Not The Case.

Competition In Armament, Both Land And Naval, Is Not Only A Terrible Burden Upon The People, But I Believe It To Be One Of The Greatest Menaces To The Peace Of The World.

It Is Not To Be Expected That Human Nature Will Change In A Day.

It Is By Such Means As The Prize Offered By Your Committee That The Attention Of The World Will Be Focused And That Men And Women Will Be Inspired To Greater Efforts In The Interest Of Peace.

Certain It Is That A Great Responsibility Rests Upon The Statesmen Of All Nations, Not Only To Fulfill The Promises For Reduction In Armaments, But To Maintain The Confidence Of The People Of The World In The Hope Of An Enduring Peace.