The President's News Conference
03/18/1929
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We have no desire for offensive armament.
These expenditures cannot be recovered; they must be met by the taxpayer now or in the future.
The Secretary of State may grant and issue passports, and cause passports to be granted, issued, and verified in foreign...
I feel very proud of that tribute, and I appreciate very much the attitude of the press about it.