06/03/1929
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"In doing so it would be desirable to select some post that would properly commemorate the name of General D. A. Russell, whose distinguished service should ever be before our people."
"I have just sent a message to Congress on the state of Haiti."
"I have today sent up Colonel Hurley's name as Secretary of War."
"In bringing the matter anew to the attention of the present Congress I am hopeful that the action recommended may receive favorable consideration."