"It seems to me that we ought to get along without enlarging appropriations."
"I think the comment has already been made, but perhaps it won't do any harm if I reiterate that up to date this has been the most efficient Congress that we have had for a great many years."
"But the responsibility for legislation is theirs."
"I don't think any further tax reduction will come for some time."
"Certainly not next year."
"Ultimately we should of course have further tax reduction, as the debt is reduced, as the business of the country expands and revenue increases and expenses decrease."
"It has my approval."
"Before the War it is my recollection that we spent $120,000,000."
"If we could get consolidations through, it would solve the problem, to quite an extent, of rates."
"I don't want to unduly restrict the reporting, but I think that would be often enough."
"I should be very glad to consult General Mitchell about any subject that he is familiar with on which he can be helpful."
"That was provided for by the legislature in the last session and all I did was to issue an executive order carrying out the terms of the legislation."