An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Yes, we love peace, but we are not willing to take wounds for it, as we are for war.
We are going to have peace even if we have to fight for it.
We want peace to be permanent.
Peace is much more precious than a piece of land... let there be no more wars.
Our armed forces will fight for peace in Iraq, a peace built on more secure foundations than are found today in the Middle East. Even more important, they will fight for two human conditions of even greater value than peace: liberty and justice.
If peace cannot be maintained with honour, it is no longer peace.
You ask me if I will not be glad when the last battle is fought, so far as the country is concerned I, of course, must wish for peace, and will be glad when the war is ended, but if I answer for myself alone, I must say that I shall regret to see the war end.
We all want peace. Unfortunately, there are times when peace must be defended by fighting terror and tyranny.
We remain at peace with all nations, and no efforts on my part consistent with the preservation of our rights and the honor of the country shall be spared to maintain a position so consonant to our institutions.
My church has an historical emphasis on peace, but we can't enjoy peace without honoring the blood our soldiers shed for it.