Warren Harding: “Mr. Secretary, you would better give all New England for the cod and mackerel fisheries of Newfoundland than to barter…”

If war must come again—God grant that it shall not!—then we must draft all of the nation in carrying on.

The big thing is the firm establishment of the Court and our cordial adherence thereto. All else is mere detail.

The surpassing accomplishments are progressively made, and I know that the soul of America will light the way to a gratifying victory.

Doctor Whitman, your long ride and frozen limbs testify to your courage and your patriotism. Your credentials establish your character. Your request is granted.