"So that while I know that the press oftentimes has to speculate some and draw deductions of positions when our foreign relations are concerned, over a matter that is somewhat delicate there is grave danger that anything of that kind may do considerable harm and ought to be resorted to only on occasi..."
"In this case it has no foundation whatever."
"While I am on that, I might state again that Mr. Kellogg isn't going to resign."
"There is another matter of general concern, and that is this—that when our relations with a foreign country are in the condition that our relations with some of the Chinese are in at the present time,..."
"There isn't any division of the Cabinet over the policy that is being pursued in China."
"The best security to the Philippine Islands is the protection of and by the United States."
"In frankness and with the utmost friendliness, I must state my sincere conviction that the people of the Philippine Islands have not as yet attained the capability of full self-government."
"There are undoubtedly many Filipinos who desire the immediate independence of their country but who also realize the necessity for the protection of the American Government for several years, if not i..."
"I therefore return the bill without my approval."
"The standards of living have been raised, a splendid educational system established, the fundamental rights of the people preserved."
"Responsibility without authority would be unthinkable."