"Our Army and Navy are being maintained in a most efficient state under officers of high intelligence and zeal."
"I recommend that Congress give earnest consideration to the possibilities of prudent action which will give relief from our continuously mounting expenditures."
"We can well be deeply concerned, however, at the growing expense."
"After 1914 the various Army contingents necessarily expanded to the end of the Great War and then receded to the low point in 1924, when expansion again began."
"In a large sense we do not wish to be represented abroad in such manner."
"This being the day that you get 10 or 15 columns from me I do not believe I can adequately add anything to it, so we had better hold in reserve any news we have here until we run dry."
"So I thought--not for publication--but I will release it to you as soon as we get it mimeographed--probably let you have it for release on Thursday after you are done with the normal budget."
"I believe it will be clear to everyone that no controversy or question in which this country has or claims an interest can be passed on by the court without our consent at the time the question arises..."
"The budget as it goes to Congress, of course, is built up by departments, and not by the particular purpose for which expenditures of the Government are made."
"I have had here for some months a sort of a personal budget that I thought might be of interest to you after you have done with the budget message, and I will have the tables gotten out and released t..."
"To promote peace is our long-established policy."
"This afternoon or tomorrow morning."
"I am expecting Mr. Byrd to fill your columns in the morning, so that I won't have to do anything for you today."
"We are glad of proof that the spirit of great adventure still lives."
"No, I haven't had a word. I am in hopes he will give you something to fill the papers with in the morning, successfully."
"Our thoughts include also appreciation of your companions in flight and your colleagues, whose careful and devoted preparation has contributed to your great success."
"We are proud of your courage and your leadership."
"I know that I speak for the American people when I express their universal pleasure at your successful flight over the South Pole."
