“ The courage which in 1870 expressed itself in so unequivocal a statement of political morality has, in these years of war, been manifested by Czechs both within the frontiers of Bohemia and on the battlefronts of the East, South and West. But little is known of the reign of terror in Bohemia since the war began, but executions are placed anywhere between 30,000 and 60,000. This brave and martyred people has given a magnificent account of itself in the most desperate circumstances. ”

“ We Czechs and Slovaks at home want to be equal to you who are citizens of the free republic—the Independent Czechoslovak Republic will strengthen the League of Nations by a strong element of modern democracy. ”

“ Bring up your children and grandchildren so that they will not forget their ancestors, teach them that to be a Czech or Slovak or their descendant does not conflict with true Americanism, but rather strengthens it, for our fathers were the first to die for the liberty which you so fully enjoy in this country. ”