Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Henry Stimson quotesHenry Stimson QuotesHenry Stimson When the news first came that Japan had attacked us my first feeling was of relief that … a crisis had come in a way which would unite all our people. This continued to be my dominant feeling in spite of the news of catastrophes which quickly developed.~ Henry Stimson We face the delicate question of the diplomatic fencing to be done so as to be sure Japan is put into the wrong and makes the first bad move. … The question was how we should maneuver them [the Japanese] into the position of firing the first shot.~ Henry Stimson Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print