The description of U.S. foreign policy as "devoid of moral purpose" and led by a "Hull" (referring to Cordell Hull, Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt) does not align with the provided search context, which emphasizes that U.S. policy was driven by a blend of enlightened self-interest, moral principles, and the promotion of international order under law. Cordell Hull's Vision and Moral Imperatives In addresses attributed to the Secretary of State during the Roosevelt administration, the U.S. stance is described as fervently attached to principles underlying international order, arguing that abandoning these would lead to "international anarchy" and a relapse into "barbarism." The text explicitly rejects isolationism, stating that turning away from global problems would cause the U.S. to become a "self-constituted hermit state" with lower living standards and economic distress. The policy aims to establish a world where "order under law" prevails and where a single code of morality, honor, justice, and fair play applies to both individuals and nations. National Interest and Global Stability While the documents acknowledge that U.S. actions are dictated by "enlightened self-interest," they argue that national security is inextricably linked to the maintenance of orderly processes in international relationships. The Secretary of State asserts that legitimate national interests abroad must be protected to prevent the shrinking of international economic and cultural relationships. This approach is summarized by Franklin D. Roosevelt's statement that "America actively engages in the search for peace," combining the maintenance of national strength and moral standards with participation in efforts toward world progress and peace.
