It is always a loss to lose men of such character and distinction from the Government service.

I have just had a survey made of the various departments as to the progress of the construction program.

He has found it is necessary to return to New York to practice law and becomes one of the principal partners in one of the leading firms.

I consider it desirable in the interest of the people of Minnesota that the man appointed shall not only have had judicial experience, but shall be entirely free from any private connections which might be challenged.

By far the largest part of the huge sum proposed in this bill is to be available to those who are not in distress.

The result of the bill would seem to be, through a report to Congress from the Court of Claims, to create a lawful aspect to a claim which has no present legal standing.

I have supported, and the nation should maintain, the important principle that when men have been called into jeopardy of their very lives in protection of the nation, then the nation as a whole incurs a special obligation beyond that to…

This act undertakes, by indirection, to revive the claims of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for compensation for parts of the so-called 'Leased District.'

It is the purpose of the United States Government to do justice by the Indians and assist them to citizenship and participation in the benefits of our civilization.

But the increased values have been the result of the efforts of our citizens in building this Nation.

The country should not be called upon, however, either directly or indirectly, to support or make loans to those who can by their own efforts support themselves.

The disabled veterans by their service to our country have earned its undying gratitude and I gladly share in the honors you are paying them.