The President's News Conference
09/26/1929
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We have no desire for offensive armament.
Our Army, including the National Guard and all other reserves, has already been reduced much below the European standard...
I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been ...
I am glad to see the adoption by the Senate and House of the principle of generous relief to unemployment.