The Marshall Plan: Compassion and Forgiveness Quotes

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Quote #4

Our policy is directed not against any country or doctrine but against hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos. (6.3)

This is a direct call to compassion. Marshall is saying that he doesn't care where you're from, be it an old enemy like Germany, a new enemy like Russia, or a longtime ally in Britain. If you're in a bad way, this policy is there to help. That's the essence of compassion right there.

Quote #5

The program should be a joint one, agreed to by a number, if not all European nations. (7.6)

"All European nations" includes Germany. Marshall wants to show forgiveness by reaching out to the people the U.S. was just fighting, and see how much money they needed to get on their feet again.