Quote by: W. Averell Harriman

It was fear. He didn't want to see a united Germany. Stalin made it clear to me - I spoke with him many times - that they couldn't afford to let Germany build up again. They'd been invaded twice, and he wasn't willing to have it happen again.


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Author Bio


  • NameW. Averell Harriman
  • DescriptionAmerican businessman, politician and diplomat
  • BornNovember 15, 1891
  • DiedJuly 26, 1986
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionDiplomat; Politician; Polo Player
  • AwardsPresidential Medal Of Freedom; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom Medal