Treaty of Portsmouth Quotes

Restoration of friendship with Russia, our biggest neighbor, is necessary for our peace and economy.

Surely diplomacy is needed when there is conflict, not when there is harmony.

Today, however, the world is deeply troubled everywhere and disorder seems endless. As the disasters that humankind may suffer are immeasurable, we sincerely hope to bring about a cessation of hostilities and a restoration of peace, and have therefore ordered the government to ally with Germany and Italy, nations which share the same intentions as ourselves ….

Russia isn't going to start a war. They can't afford it. I think Mr. Putin can be dealt with if we stop screaming at him. You can work with the guy. You just have to know who he is.

I think Putin will have to find a way to signal, even if it's a modest signal, an openness to dialogue.

Citizens of Ukraine will never enjoy the beauty of peace unless we settle down our relations with Russia.

We are not seeking... and looking for war with any nations. We are seeking peace and stability among all the nations in the region.

Peace must be more than the absence of war.

We do not mind establishing a long-term truce between us and you.

Our object should be peace within, and peace without. We want to live peacefully and maintain cordial friendly relations with our immediate neighbours and with the world at large.

A war can perhaps be won single-handedly. But peace - lasting peace - cannot be secured without the support of all.

We have nothing in our history or position to invite aggression; we have everything to beckon us to the cultivation of relations of peace and amity with all nations.

I call on everyone of goodwill both in Ireland and abroad to join now in ensuring that the beginning of peace becomes a reality, before this year is out. Let us together open a new era in our history.

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace.

And also I assert our interest in respecting all our obligations and implementing all our commitments. And will save no effort whatever to protect this newborn opportunity of peace, that is provided through what we have already declared here today.

Everybody wants peace. That's a truism. There is no point in accomplishing through war what you can accomplish through peace.

We want a full peace, normalization in all fields.

There is more than enough room in the world for Germany and Britain.

I will try to work for greater reconciliation, cooperation and peace in North East Asia based on correct perception of history.

Never was a man further from a partiality for Spain than I am. But I think I now have left them in a sincere and steady intention to cultivate the friendship of America.

Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions by many people in many countries. It is an attitude, a way of life, a way of solving problems and resolving conflicts.

Between Russia and the United States sentiments of good will continue to be mutually cherished.

I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars.

We're not losing the peace.

One day we might find ourselves making an alliance with the Greeks.