Nothing is more important in war than unity in command. When, therefore, you are carrying on hostilities against a single power only, you should have but one army acting on one line and led by one commander.

I have seen war. I have seen war on land and sea. I have seen blood running from the wounded...I have seen the dead in the mud. I have seen cities destroyed...I have seen children starving. I have seen the agony of mothers and wives. I hate war.

The conscience of America revolts against war and that any Nation which provokes war forfeits the sympathy of the people of the United States.

I wish I could keep war from all Nations; but that is beyond my power. I can at least make certain that no act of the United States helps to produce or to promote war.

So long as war exists on earth there will be some danger that even the Nation which most ardently desires peace may be drawn into war.

America hates war. America hopes for peace. Therefore, America actively engages in the search for peace.