I prized his friendship and mourn his loss as a friend and a splendid American.

The first necessity of our Government is the maintenance of a navy so efficient and strong that, in conjunction with our army, no enemy may ever invade our country.

Every American interested in clean and honest sportsmanship will grieve with you in the death of your father, Charles A. Comiskey.

I extend to you my deep sympathy and shall appreciate it if you will convey to Mr. Ochs Oakes' sons an expression of my sorrow in their bereavement.

Ours is a force of defense, not offense.

The commanding officers of our forces inform me that we are maintaining that strength and efficiency.

We explored the subject, but formulated no conclusive policies in the matter.

Our problem is to assure the adjustment of our forces to the minimum based upon the outlook in the world; to strive for lower armament throughout the whole world; to promote good will among nations; to conduct our military activities with…

Independence of the Philippines at sometime has been directly or indirectly promised by every President and by the Congress.

Independence tomorrow without assured economic stability would result in the collapse of Philippine Government revenues and the collapse of all economic life in the islands.

It has afforded me much pleasure to welcome you among us and I personally appreciate the cordial contacts resulting from our conversations.