I asked the Australian Minister for External Affairs to discuss the matter with the Secretary of State, and then I would discuss it further.
The Democrats made tremendous gains in the Maine election.
I don't believe in pocket vetoes.
Now you are responsible for the cheapest lines of communication in the history of the world--and the most efficient.
You have as your Postmaster General a career man for the first time, mind you, in the history of the country.
It seems to be the pastime of a great many people to throw bricks at the people who have to carry on the Government's operations.
It has gotten so bad here lately that it is a difficult matter to find a man who is willing to take the rough treatment he has to receive in...
The welfare of the country as a whole is in your hands.
I am a firm believer in the general principle that our defense establishment should be headed by a civilian.
I like to reward people who have spent their lives working for the welfare of the country.
I believe that the national interest will be served best by making an exception in this case.