"For these reasons, I do not feel that I can approve this legislation."
"In response to Senate Resolution 386 of January 5, 1931, I transmit herewith a report by the Secretary of State inclosing a memorandum and copies of documents referred to therein."
"He has found it is necessary to return to New York to practice law and becomes one of the principal partners in one of the leading firms."
"I have just had a survey made of the various departments as to the progress of the construction program."
"I DEEPLY sympathize with the steadfast campaign of American organizations working to bring about international agreements for limiting the manufacture of narcotic drugs and to energize the police powe..."
"The need for an additional United States Judge in Minnesota is pressing."
"It is extremely desirable that a new District Judge for the State of Minnesota should be appointed and confirmed at the present session of Congress."
"I will be ready to act on the bonus bill about the middle of next week."
"It is always a loss to lose men of such character and distinction from the Government service."
"I consider it desirable in the interest of the people of Minnesota that the man appointed shall not only have had judicial experience, but shall be entirely free from any private connections which mig..."
"It would be a misfortune if Minnesota should not have the advantage of the establishment of this Court during the present session of Congress."
"The country should not be called upon, however, either directly or indirectly, to support or make loans to those who can by their own efforts support themselves."
"By far the largest part of the huge sum proposed in this bill is to be available to those who are not in distress."
"This case would I feel, create a dangerous precedent which could conceivably involve the Government in very large liabilities."
"The welfare of the veterans as a class is inseparable from that of the country."
"The disabled veterans by their service to our country have earned its undying gratitude and I gladly share in the honors you are paying them."
"This act undertakes, by indirection, to revive the claims of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for compensation for parts of the so-called 'Leased District.'"
"But the increased values have been the result of the efforts of our citizens in building this Nation."
