I am not settling railway rates, I am getting cooperation.

This is not a disarmament conference--it is not a new event.

I intensely regret that your decision is irrevocable and that, in the circumstances, the duty devolves upon me to accept your resignation.

I am aware that after ten years of public service you unwillingly undertook this additional two years of service, and I can realize your desire to be relieved.

I particularly wish to take this opportunity to express the appreciation which all of us hold for the work you have accomplished as Farm Loan Commissioner during the past two years.

Sir: You are hereby removed from the Office of the United States Attorney, eastern district of New York, effective immediately.

Mrs. Lottie C. Moyer may be appointed to a clerical position in the Office of the Director of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital without regard to civil service rules.

A press conference is a conference that works both ways.

I haven't a single question from the press this morning.

I feel it would be desirable to make a change in the Commission in the matter of the position held by you and I should be glad to know if this would meet with your convenience.

Our Government in Washington has grown greatly during the past 15 years.

It was supported by all elements of the party in the campaign, and I think we have a clear mandate from the electorate.

A definite plan of farm relief was adopted by the Republican Convention at Kansas City.

I am glad to give my hearty endorsement to this worthy enterprise.

We are trying to hold on to Mr. MacCracken.

Mr. MacCracken probably will retire in a couple of months, and there has been no consideration of his successor yet.

No, I am not certain.

There are two or three that I don't think we will have settled, but all the major appointments.