The importance of the functions devolving upon these two departments in the conduct of our foreign affairs and in law enforcement and the administration of our penal system are of vital concern to the Nation.

The obligations of this stewardship can not be met within the limits of the present appropriation.

To raise the standard of their living, to adequately provide for their health and education, and to advance their opportunity for profitable employment are the concern of the Government.

The foregoing table shows that the total of the estimates of appropriations payable from the Treasury in this Budget is $145,696,000 less than the appropriations for 1930.

We are wisely committed to a policy which insures the further progressive reduction of the debt.

Our estimated expenditures for this and the next year are well within our expected receipts.

Our finances are in sound condition.

As the custodian of the national forests, national parks, and other public lands the Federal Government is responsible for their protection.

With regard to the Boulder Dam project authorized by the act of Congress approved December 21, 1928, the details have not been completed in time to permit of this project being included in the estimates contained in this Budget.

I believe it will be clear to everyone that no controversy or question in which this country has or claims an interest can be passed on by the court without our consent at the time the question arises.

Programs now authorized will carry it to still larger figures in future years.