"I can't help you any more than that."
"I am afraid this is a dry day."
"His contributions to the beautification of Washington are large, and have done much to further the growing interest of the Federal Government in the fine arts as one of the great cultural influences i..."
"Nothing more than to eat a wild turkey that somebody sent in and decide what is to be done with five other turkeys that have arrived."
"I think it will be delivered on Thursday, so Tuesday I hope to get it out."
"Recognition of these services by the National Academy of Design is not only a deserved tribute to Mr. Root, but is likewise an inspiration to all who practice and all who appreciate the fine arts."
"Mrs. Germaine M. Finley may be appointed to an appropriate position in the classified service without reference to the requirements of the civil service rules."
"I will give it most careful consideration as the situation develops."
"I wish to express my appreciation of your kind suggestion."
"Mayor of his city, Governor of his State, Senator for nearly 40 years, every stage of his life was marked by increasing industry and by devotion to national welfare."
"Senator Warren began his public service with 4 years as a private and officer in the Civil War."
"His span of life covers a generation fast passing, among whose leaders he played a great part and to whom we of this generation owe much of our splendid inheritance."
"It would be helpful if road, street, public building and other construction of this type could be speeded up and adjusted in such fashion as to further employment."
"WITH VIEW to giving strength to the present economic situation and providing for the absorption of any unemployment which might result from present disturbed conditions, I have asked for collective ac..."
"As I have publicly stated, one of the largest factors that can be [p.397] brought to bear is that of the energetic yet prudent pursuit of public works by the Federal Government and state, municipal, a..."
"The Federal Government will exert itself to the utmost within its own province and I should like to feel that I have the cooperation of yourself and the municipal, county, and other local officials in..."
"I'm asking Secretary Lamont of the Department of Commerce to take in hand the detailed measures of cooperation with you which may arise in this matter."
"Other than that, I haven't anything."
