All together the situation is satisfactory and full of hope.

I have not given any great thought to that question.

The Department of Agriculture has been looking for tropical plants to supplement our agricultural products.

The work of Governor Roosevelt has uncovered many lines of development.

to protect American workingmen from further competition for positions by new alien immigration during the existing conditions of employment

Viewed from every point except remote naval contingencies, it was unfortunate that we ever acquired these islands.

I HAVE RECEIVED the Resolutions in deep appreciation and with a vivid hope of the welfare of the Islands under cooperation with the United States.

I only wish I could stay longer and enlarge the acquaintance of my fellow citizens here.

I have been greatly impressed by the courage with which you have faced your difficulties.

We regard it as the oldest part of the United States.

I trust that the forthcoming national conference of the Joint Distribution Committee will result in continuation of the hearty cooperation and support which have made possible the success that has hitherto accompanied its benevolent…

Yes, at Ponce. He will meet us at Ponce.

I haven't any at all. You could shake hands with the whole population of the Virgin Islands in 4 hours.

I have not given a great deal of attention to this, I shall probably give a 10 or 15 minute speech at some point.

It all depends how everyone feels. There are no rules about this voyage.

This is going to be merely a response of greetings. There will be no expression of policy.

I think 3 days sleep would do us all good. I am taking it all out mostly in sleep.

It seems very inapropos to catch small fish with a large boat.