Proclamation 1570—Opening of the Panama Canal
07/11/1920
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I believe this to be the faith of America, the faith of the future, and of all the victories which await national action...
I have faith that the inquiries of your several committees will discover the way and the method.
I do not believe that they should be accorded indirectly.
In my opinion the legislation proposed is not in the public interest and is objectionable.