It is a principle incorporated into the settled policy of America, that as peace is better than war, war is better than tribute.

It needs but one foe to breed a war, and those who have not swords can still die upon them.

[War] can no longer be of concern to great powers alone.

Our schoolbooks glorify war and conceal its horrors. They indoctrinate children with hatred. I would teach peace rather than war, love rather than hate.

The notion that disarmament can put a stop to war is contradicted by the nearest dogfight.

I think war is a dangerous place.

I recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. And I have always recognized Jerusalem as the capital of the independent, fully sovereign Palestinian state that we all want to emerge from negotiations toward a true two-state solution.

When the armies of the prophet entered Jerusalem not a single person was killed because of his faith. When the crusaders entered the city, centuries later, not a Moslem man, woman, or child was spared.

Sometimes it is wiser to join forces with opponents than to fight them.

Lay em down, Sethe. Sword and shield. Down. Down. Both of em down. Down by the riverside. Sword and shield. Don't study war no more. Lay all that mess down. Sword and shield.

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.