James Forrestal Quotes

As in the war of 1941-45, our victory and our survival depend on how and where we attack.

By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully – and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world.

For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.

From 1941 to 1945 we won a war by enlisting the whole-hearted support of all our people and all our resources.

If all Europe lies flat while the Russian mob tramps over it, we will then be faced with a war under difficult circumstances, and with a very good chance of losing it.

If these assets were set up as a revolving fund with which Japan could import raw materials for its industries, Japanese exports could again enter the channels of world trade-and Japanese workers would have employment and something to eat.