The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau.

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We intend to continue our interest in the affairs of Europe and of the world.

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Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

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Power intoxicates men. It is never voluntarily surrendered. It must be taken from them.

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Provision was also made for the distribution of Germany's foreign assets among the Allies.

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German militarism and Nazism have devastated twice in our generation the lands of German neighbors.

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What we want is a lasting peace. We will oppose soft measures which invite the breaking of the peace.

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The American people want peace. They have long since ceased to talk of a hard or a soft peace for Germany.

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Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death.

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Power intoxicates men. When a man is intoxicated by alcohol, he can recover, but when intoxicated by power, he seldom recovers.

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