Politics

But I think generally speaking over practically the whole of Mexico there is a very good condition of order.

Well, you can't generalize about that.

Not much change is being made in the personnel of the Government.

I have never had any criticism.

I see no reason why the United States shouldn't have the same right which it would have under the 5th reservation.

I don't know that there is anything I can say that hasn't already been said about the World Court.

I have a good deal of respect for Mr. Baker's judgment and a high regard for his patriotism, but the matter of settlement or cancellation of our debts has been discussed a great many times.

So, as far as I am informed, I know of no reason for making any change in our policy.

Our Government has taken an attitude on that which I do not think will be changed.

So that the United States doesn't have very complete jurisdiction over them.

I find it very helpful to go back and revive my information about those things, lest I should be forgetful about it and get out of sympathy with those who have to carry on the work of the nation.

I find it is helpful to me to go back once in a while to see that I am not forgetting how people earn their living.

As far as I can see myself and as far as I am advised by the members of my Cabinet, Mr. Hoover, who keeps very closely in touch with the business situation, and Mr. Mellon, who is in touch with the banking situation and the business…

There is no way we could make any private understanding.

I think I will reiterate that I was especially pleased with the work that the Congress did and because I didn't want to take all the glory of it I hope that won't be misunderstood.

I think Senator Curtis is entitled to great credit for his management in the Senate.

But the fact remains that no legislation of general import was passed that didn't have my approval.

There is another item that I left out, which of course is of tremendous importance, and that is the settlement of our foreign debts.