"It is particularly true that Government business should be placed on a basis of rigid economy."
"It is not intolerance so much as ignorance that leads men and nations into antagonisms."
"I am glad to have any questions asked about anything."
"I don't want anybody to hesitate about asking questions."
"I want to help everyone I can."
"But it isn't helpful for me to keep talking about certain foreign relations unless there is some development that warrants some statement on my part."
"My hesitation about him is to decide whether he would be of more value here in Washington serving in the Department, or of more value in China."
"I haven't made any decision about the new Minister to China."
"He is an expert on Eastern affairs in the State Department—not the only one, but he is regarded as the chief expert."
"I made some inquiries about the general business situation."
"Not anything special came up this morning in the Cabinet meeting."
"Mr. Mellon reports that insofar as he can observe there is a very general and healthy condition of good business."