The President's News Conference
03/14/1929
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I propose that the treaty number and tonnage of battleships shall be reduced by one-third.
It is folly for the world to go on breaking its back over military expenditure, and the United States is willing to take...
I feel very proud of that tribute, and I appreciate very much the attitude of the press about it.
These are our objectives and with unceasing effort, with courage and faith in Almighty God, they will be attained.