Frank B. Kellogg

It is idle to say that nations can struggle to outdo each other in building armaments and never use them. History demonstrates…

— Frank B. Kellogg

These measures may not constitute an absolute guarantee of peace, but, in my opinion, they constitute the greatest preventive measures ever adopted…

— Frank B. Kellogg

France and Italy have not yet signed this treaty or agreed to naval limitation as between those nations, but I have confidence…

— Frank B. Kellogg

Have we so soon forgotten those four years of terrible carnage, the greatest war of all time; forgotten the millions of men…

— Frank B. Kellogg

Each one of these treaties is a step for the maintenance of peace, an additional guarantee against war. It is through such…

— Frank B. Kellogg

I do not hesitate to say that the limitation on naval craft between the great naval powers was too high.

— Frank B. Kellogg

Public opinion shapes our destinies and guides the progress of human affairs.

— Frank B. Kellogg

If we will maintain our hope and confidence in the genius of our people, they will work out this problem, and their…

— Frank B. Kellogg

It is by such means as the prize offered by your Committee that the attention of the world will be focused and…

— Frank B. Kellogg

There will always be disputes between nations which, at times, will inflame the public and threaten conflicts, but the main thing is…

— Frank B. Kellogg

Certain it is that a great responsibility rests upon the statesmen of all nations, not only to fulfill the promises for reduction…

— Frank B. Kellogg

I share the opinion of those of broader vision, who see in the signs of the time hope of humanity for peace.

— Frank B. Kellogg

It is true not all has been accomplished that the earnest advocates would desire, but a start has been made.

— Frank B. Kellogg

There has not been a war in South America for fifty years, and I have every confidence that the countries of Central…

— Frank B. Kellogg

I have often heard it said that the United States is isolated and is not interested in European affairs. I assure you…

— Frank B. Kellogg

To be sure, in some instances these proceedings have been unconstitutional, but we must remember that it is not the first time…

— Frank B. Kellogg

Adequate defense has been the catchword of every militarist for centuries.

— Frank B. Kellogg

I regret very much to hear so many people, many of my own countrymen, predicting war, stating that Europe is preparing and…

— Frank B. Kellogg

The fact that so many of your people are today residents and citizens of the United States, lending their influence to our…

— Frank B. Kellogg

There is no short and easy road, no magic cure for those ills which have afflicted mankind from the dawn of history.

— Frank B. Kellogg

I know that military alliances and armament have been the reliance for peace for centuries, but they do not produce peace; and…

— Frank B. Kellogg

I know of no greater work for humanity than in the cause of peace, which can only be achieved by the earnest…

— Frank B. Kellogg

I know of no more important subject to the peace of Europe and the world than the reasonable reduction of armaments, especially…

— Frank B. Kellogg

Competition in armament, both land and naval, is not only a terrible burden upon the people, but I believe it to be…

— Frank B. Kellogg

I believe that in the end the abolition of war, the maintenance of world peace, the adjustment of international questions by pacific…

— Frank B. Kellogg