The President's News Conference
06/10/1929
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I hope that the exposition may contribute to attaining your objectives.
Such activity is an important supplement to new construction and is also desirable as a measure to promote employment.
No appreciation I could express would even feebly represent the gratitude of the American people for your whole life of wonderful public ser...
I know of no American retiring from public service with such a sense of affection and devotion of the whole people.