Henry L. Stimson

The bomb and the entrance of the Russians into the war will certainly have an effect on hastening the victory. ↗

— Henry L. Stimson

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The Japanese campaign involves therefore two great uncertainties; first, whether Russia will come in though we think that will be all right; and second, when and how S-1 will resolve itself. ↗

— Henry L. Stimson

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The only deadly sin I know is cynicism. ↗

— Henry L. Stimson

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The President so far has struck me as a man who is trying hard to keep his balance. He certainly has been very receptive to all my efforts in these directions. ↗

— Henry L. Stimson

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We debated long over the situation for it is a very difficult question and all of us recognize its difficulty. ↗

— Henry L. Stimson

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We think it will be shortly afterwards, but it seems a terrible thing to gamble with such big stakes in diplomacy without having your master card in your hand. ↗

— Henry L. Stimson

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