Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"In accordance with the Mississippi flood law Army engineers are making investigations and surveys on other streams throughout the country with a view to flood control, navigation, waterpower, and irri..."

"But it really ought to be taken up and regulated by law, in order to prevent the President and the departments being subjected to pressure every time there is a holiday for additional leave of absence..."

"The requirements of existence have passed beyond the standard of necessity into the region of luxury."

"In the case of events that everybody knows will occur it ought either to be provided by law or not provided for at all."