As a medium for the universal dissemination of ideas it is an important factor in the formation of sound public opinion and the promotion of good citizenship.

Within a decade radio has become a major factor in our system of communication.

It is, in fact, an art and utility of indispensable value in our national life.

Often the best way to help children is to help their parents.

This not only makes for sound development within the industry, but enables it more intelligently and adequately to serve the public demand.

When there is a question pending over the world's economic life, the actual realization of it is much less severe on us than is the constant possibility of it.

The action, no doubt necessary on the British side, is not, we feel, going to have any great effect in the United States.

I do not know of any nation in the world which manages to maintain through its national life the gold value of its currency.

Upon recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, Executive Order No. 5327 of April 15, 1930, withdrawing certain lands for purposes of investigation, examination, and classification, is hereby modified to the extent of authorizing him…

The fact that the pound is taken off its fixed value of $4.86 is not the abandonment of the gold standard even for the pound.

I cannot make a public statement in the matter.