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No nation ought to keep a navy larger than is necessary to do police duty.

George W. Norris

First, we could have defied both of them and could have gone to war against both of these nations for this violation of international law and interference with our neutral rights.

George W. Norris

In my judgment, if we had pursued this course, the zones would have been of short duration. England would have been compelled to take her mines out of the North Sea in order to get any supplies from our country.

George W. Norris

Men are often biased in their judgment on account of their sympathy and their interests.

George W. Norris

There is not much danger of the smaller nations if the big nations will behave.

George W. Norris

During practically all of my public life, I have been a sincere advocate of an agreement between the leading nations of the world to set up all the necessary international machinery that would bring about a practical abolition of war between civilized nations.

George W. Norris

The first war zone was declared by Great Britain. She gave us and the world notice of it on the 4th day of November, 1914. The zone became effective Nov. 5, 1914.

George W. Norris

George W. Norris

George W. Norris

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Born: July 11, 1861

Died: September 2, 1944 (aged 83)

Bio: George William Norris was a U.S. politician from the state of Nebraska and a leader of progressive and liberal causes in Congress.

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