01/03/1930
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"In my message to Congress I suggested that the Engineers continue to administer Rivers and Harbors as in the past."
"I would put it parallel with the merchant marine reorganization."
"The proposal was that the Shipping Board should return to its function as an advisory and regulatory body and remove all of its administrative functions to the Department of Commerce."
"Your annual Christmas service held at the foot of a living tree antedating the birth of Christ, is a dramatic and inspiring event of national interest."