neutrality quotes

A democracy must remain at home in all matters that affect the nature of her institutions. Theyare of a nature to call for the undivided attention and devotion of the entire nation.We do not want the racial antipathies or national antagonisms of the Old World transformed to this continentas they will, should we becomea part of European politics. The people of this country are overwhelmingly for a policy of neutrality.

-William Edgar Borah
  Radio broadcast, 22 Feb.

Armed neutrality is ineffectual enough at best.

- (Thomas) Woodrow Wilson
  Speech before a joint session of Congress, 2 Apr, to request a declaration that a state of war exists between Germany and the US.