The President's News Conference
05/15/1930
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The reductions must be real and positive.
I propose that the arms of the world should be reduced by nearly one-third.
I feel very proud of that tribute, and I appreciate very much the attitude of the press about it.
I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your husband, who was my good friend and distinguished predecessor in the D...