Henry L. Stimson quotes - page 2

Henry L. Stimson was an American statesman and lawyer who played a major role in U.S. foreign and military policy during the first half of the twentieth century. As Secretary of War and Secretary of State, he influenced decisions in both World Wars and U.S. diplomacy. He is remembered for his leadership during World War II and his involvement in the development of the atomic bomb. Here are 27 of his quotes:

we needed the Japanese to commit the first overt act.

Henry L. Stimson