"I don't think the direct use of Federal funds is contemplated."
"The said tracts are hereby placed under the jurisdiction and control of the Treasury Department for coast guard purposes."
"I don't know that that would have any effect on the action of the United States Government as to its recognition of Russia."
"You can't start a criminal action on mere rumor."
"Substantially all."
"I didn't know that any work had been stopped in the naval oil reserves."
"My position about that is as already indicated, that the Department of Justice is observing the course of events there and will very carefully review any testimony and take whatever action is necessar..."
"I am very loath to believe that any one has been guilty of any criminal intent, but it is very evident that evidence has already been given up there that requires explanation."
"In either instance every proper action will be taken to protect the rights of the United States and its property, and to protect the citizens of the United States against criminal wrongdoing."
"I don't recall that the proposal to make the lease of oil lands was ever discussed in the Cabinet, before I became President."
"The main question is whether there has been any criminal wrongdoing."