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Quote #1
Furthermore, the people of this country are distant from the troubled areas of the earth and it is hard for them to comprehend the plight and consequent reactions of the long-suffering peoples, and the effect of those reactions on their governments in connection with our efforts to promote peace in the world. (1.4)
Marshall refers to the people hurt by the war almost off-handedly here. He is clear, though, in using the terms "plight" and "long-suffering." In placing these two things in a sentence otherwise pretty devoid of emotion, he's presenting them as fact. Compassion, therefore, is a given. He doesn't even need to argue for it.
Quote #2
In considering the requirements for the rehabilitation of Europe the physical loss of life, the visible destruction of cities, factories, mines and railroads was correctly estimated, but it has become obvious during recent months that this visible destruction was probably less serious than the dislocation of the entire fabric of European economy. (2.1)
This is an appeal to the compassion of his audience. He's enumerating the costs of war, and pointing out that it's even worse than they thought. His goal is to get people to go "Oh yeah, it's really on us to help these people."
Quote #3
Recovery has been seriously retarded by the fact that two years after the close of hostilities a peace settlement with Germany and Austria has not been agreed upon. (2.9)
Marshall complains here about the peace settlement not being finished and remember, this speech was given halfway through 1947, two years after the war was over. There can't be a peace settlement without a little bit of forgiveness.