George W. Norris quotes

Men are often biased in their judgment on account of their sympathy and their interests. (George W. Norris)
First, we could have defied both of them and could have gone to war against both of these nations for this violation of international law and interference with our neutral rights. View quote
George W. Norris
The reason given by the President in asking Congress to declare war against Germany is that the German government has declared certain war zones, within which, by the use of submarines, she sinks, without notice, American ships and destroys American lives. View quote
George W. Norris
During practically all of my public life, I have been a sincere advocate of an agreement between the leading nations of the world to set up all the necessary international machinery that would bring about a practical abolition of war between civilized nations. View quote
George W. Norris
No nation ought to keep a navy larger than is necessary to do police duty. View quote
George W. Norris
Fourth, we might have declared an embargo against the shipping from American ports of any merchandise to either one of these governments that persisted in maintaining its military zone. View quote
George W. Norris
The constitution ought to specifically state that every nation is left entirely independent and supreme in its internal affairs, such as regulating emigration and all other similar matters. View quote
George W. Norris
In my judgment, if we had pursued this course, the zones would have been of short duration. England would have been compelled to take her mines out of the North Sea in order to get any supplies from our country. View quote
George W. Norris
There is not much danger of the smaller nations if the big nations will behave. View quote
George W. Norris
The first war zone was declared by Great Britain. She gave us and the world notice of it on the 4th day of November, 1914. The zone became effective Nov. 5, 1914. View quote
George W. Norris