With respect to Syria, we are going to continue to work as we have over the last five, six years to push towards a political transition and settlement.

I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war.

The only way to win World War III is to prevent it.

Peace need not be impracticable, and war need not be inevitable.

There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.

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.

We must create world-wide law and law enforcement as we outlaw world-wide war and weapon

We still seek no wider war.

When a man vowed to nonviolence as the law governing human beings dares to refer to war, he can only do it so as to strain every nerve to avoid it.

The day when two army corps can annihilate each other in one second, all civilized nations, it is to be hoped, will recoil from war and discharge their troops.

When it comes to matters of war and peace, we must not act rashly.