The people of the South have too much of good sense, and good temper, to attempt the ruin of the government ... At least, so I hope and believe.

According to our ancient faith, the just powers of government are derived from the consent of the governed.

More than an end to war, we want an end to the beginning of all wars - yes, an end to this brutal, inhuman and thoroughly impractical method of settling the differences between governments.

A long record has been written. In that record, both in this State and in the national capital, you will find a simple, clear and consistent adherence not only to the letter, but to the spirit of the American form of government.

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and Senators and Congressmen and Government officials but the voters of this country.

A government can be no better than the public opinion which sustains it.