"My dear Mrs. Bird: I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your brother, the universally beloved Father Francis P. Duffy."
"I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service."
"You have always been a public spirited citizen, working for the best interests of your state and of the nation and I know that whether in diplomatic work or at home, you will continue to render valuab..."
"There is another phase of the bill as passed which is disheartening."
"These expenditures cannot be recovered; they must be met by the taxpayer now or in the future."
"Any study of many of these public works provisions will indicate plainly their pork-barrel characteristics."
"I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation for the Department of State for the fiscal year 1932, to remain available until June 30..."
"The details of this estimate, the necessity therefor, and the reason for its transmission at this time are set forth in the letter of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget transmitted herewith, wit..."
"I earnestly hope that this may be done."
"One never makes a statement like that."
"I am glad to see the adoption by the Senate and House of the principle of generous relief to unemployment."