David K. E. Bruce quotes

I think, like many others, I realized that only the massive introduction of American support in one form or another, could possibly bring about a rehabilitation of the economies of those countries within a reasonable time. (David K. E. Bruce)
Personally I believe that the courses we followed for some years after World War II were enlightened, surprisingly imaginative and extremely effective. View quote
David K. E. Bruce
I thought that in general we in the United States were too optimistic in believing that the Soviets might alter what had been for a long time, as a matter of fact for centuries, fundamental Russian policies in respect to the rest of the world. View quote
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Well, as a general remark, I would say that I was discouraged by the physical and economic conditions in continental Europe after the war. View quote
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There's always a great deal of business to be transacted in one's office. There are always visitors it seems to me, an unending stream of them, who come with letters of recommendation, or come actually on substantive business. View quote
David K. E. Bruce

David K. E. Bruce

Occupation: American Diplomat
Born: February 12, 1898
Died: December 5, 1977
Quotes count: 5