《Woodrow Wilson - The League of Nations》.pdf

American Rhetoric: Woodrow Wilson -- Address in Support of the Le... Page 1 of 5 Woodrow Wilson The League of Nations It gives me pleasure to add to this formal reading of the result of our labors that the character of the discussion which occurred at the sittings of the commission was not only of the most constructive but of the most encouraging sort. It was obvious throughout our discussions that, although there were subjects upon which there were individual differences of j udgment with regard to the method by which our objects should be obtained, there was practically at no point any serious differences of opinion or motive as to the objects which we were seeking. Indeed, while these debates were not made the opportunity for the expression of enthusiasm and sentiments, I think the other members of the commission will agree with me that there was an undertone of high respect and of enthusiasm for the thing we were trying to do which was heartening throughout everything. Because we felt that in a way this conference did entrust into us the expression of one of its highest and most important purposes, to see to it that the concord of the world in the future with regard to the obj ects of j ustice should not be subject to doubt or uncertainty; that the cooperation of the great body of nations should be assured in the maintenance of peace upon terms of honor and of international obligations. /speeches/wilsontheleagueofnations.htm 2008-1-8 American Rhetoric: Woodrow Wilson -- Address in Support of the Le... Page 2 of 5 The compulsion of that task was constantly upon us, and at no point was there shown the slightest desire to do anything but suggest the best means to accom