You couldn't get anybody in there, not even the newspapermen.

Those who had the picking out of the people that should be invited to a ball in the East Room would have some trouble.

But if they are going to have a reception or a ball, I should judge it would be more agreeable to those that want to go to have a ball.

YOU mean if they have one? I don't think so.

I expect Mr. and Mrs. Stearns will be at the White House at that time.

I think he will be home on Sunday morning.

The only difference, which will be apparent to all of you, is that three of us will be present rather than four, as in the past.

I expect the observance of the holidays will be about the same as usual.

My boy John is coming home from college.

On Christmas eve I am expecting that the Choir of the First Congregational Church will sing at the north portico of the White House the same as they did last year.

I expect we shall observe Christmas at the White House about as usual.

I stated my position in my first message to the Congress.

I don't see any hope in the future for competitive armaments.

I am in favor of an adequate defense for our own country.

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