Political Quotes

I have felt as a citizen and as President a mortification which every American must feel who examines into the standing of the United States in the merchant marine of the world.

I have felt great interest and enthusiasm in the rebuilding of the American Navy.

It should be known before new legislation is proposed whether the United States is under any treaty obligations which affect this subject

If it meets the approval of the Senate, peace and good order will be secured in the islands under existing laws until such time as Congress can provide by legislation a permanent from of government for the islands.