“On the contrary, the characteristic element of the present situation is that economic questions have finally and irrevocably invaded the domain of public life and politics.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: politics
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“It is because I believe that it is in the power of such nations to lead the world back into the paths of peace that I propose to devote myself to explaining what, in my opinion, can and should be done to banish the fear of war that hangs so heavily over the world.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: war
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“Thus, the struggle for peace includes the struggle for freedom and justice for the masses of all countries.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: peace
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“In almost every country there are elements of opinion which would welcome such a conclusion because they wish to return to the politics of the balance of power, unrestricted and unregulated armaments, international anarchy, and preparation for war.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: war
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“The forces that are driving mankind toward unity and peace are deep-seated and powerful. They are material and natural, as well as moral and intellectual.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: peace
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“The Disarmament Conference has become the focal point of a great struggle between anarchy and world order… between those who think in terms of inevitable armed conflict and those who seek to build a universal and durable peace.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: peace
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“In some states militant nationalism has gone to the lengths of dictatorship, the cult of the absolute or totalitarian state and the glorification of war.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: war
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“Another essential to a universal and durable peace is social justice.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: peace
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“To solve the problem of organizing world peace we must establish world law and order.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: peace
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“In short, it may be said that on paper the obligations to settle international disputes peacefully are now so comprehensive and far-reaching that it is almost impossible for a state to resort to war without violating one or more solemn treaty obligations.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: war
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“It has become impossible to give up the enterprise of disarmament without abandoning the whole great adventure of building up a collective peace system.”
— Arthur Henderson
Author: Arthur Henderson
Category: peace
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