I think that is a noble goal that all of us should seek, to end wars and prevent wars as much as possible.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
War should be the politics of last resort. And when we go to war, we should have a purpose that our people understand and support.
Everybody wants peace. That's a truism. There is no point in accomplishing through war what you can accomplish through peace.
Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia.
The question whether the long effort to put an end to war can succeed without another major convulsion challenges not only our minds but our sense of responsibility.
Defending peace is the duty of all.
The goal of this Nation, I so strongly believe, is to be a preeminent world power. We have to understand what comes with that: The responsibility to be strong.
Our primary objective must be to prevent wars, and when we fail in this, we must protect and assist the innocent victims.
We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of collaboration and good will.
We live in the world's greatest democracy; we want for nothing. And that which we want, we can work toward achieving.
The purpose of all wars, is peace.