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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 22, 1925

What I say here is not to be taken down in shorthand other than that which is taken down by my stenographer for my purposes.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 22, 1925

Otherwise it greatly interferes with my freedom of expression and my trying to disclose to the conference the things that I have in mind.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 22, 1925

It would interfere with me very much if I understood that it is to be taken down in shorthand here and then used outside for such purposes as anyone might want to use them.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 21, 1925

It can not be too often emphasized that the property of this country belongs to the people of this country.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 21, 1925

This shows concretely what has been accomplished by the joint effort of the executive and legislative branches of our Government.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 21, 1925

The Federal Budget system had just been established and we met to dedicate our services to its successful operation and to reduce the cost of Government.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 21, 1925

We are seeking to let those who earn money keep more of it for themselves and give less of it to the Government.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 21, 1925

If there is one thing above all others that will stimulate business it is tax reduction.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 21, 1925

The Chief Executive may preach economy, but unless the people in the service practice it the preaching is in vain.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 21, 1925

We are nearing the time when constructive economy in the business of government will not find a reflection in continuing lessening yearly outlays.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 21, 1925

It reendows them not only with increased material but with increased spiritual values.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Jun 15, 1925

Congress enacted a law abolishing the bathing beach that was contemplated for colored people and abolished also the bathing beach that was in existence for the white people.

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