"Not only do we propose to stop the issue of development permits over public domain and other lands in control of the Government, which permits constitute the first step in the leasing of oil resources, but Secretary Wilbur proposes to review all outstanding permits to determine their status."
"Where holders are complying with the law, they need have no anxiety as to retrospective action, but some 34,000 permits for oil exploration by drilling have been issued since the leasing law was passe..."
"There are no half measures in conservation of oil."
"Mr. Burke asked to be relieved as Commissioner of Indian Affairs."
"It is expected that under the present contracts the South American airmail service will be in operation some time in April or May."
"I propose to deal with these matters in my message to Congress, and I do not care to enter into any debate on them prior to that time."
"No one is more anxious for conservation of our oil resources than the Western States themselves."
"I have the highest esteem for Judge Burke, and I appreciate his very long and devoted service to the country."
"In fact, there are no half measures in oil conservation."
"Being fairly familiar with the sentiment of our Western States, I can at once refute the statement that the people of the West object to conservation of oil resources."
"Not only do we propose to stop the issue of development permits over public domain and other lands in control of the Government."