"Not only do we propose to stop the issue of development permits over public domain and other lands in control of the Government, which permits constitute the first step in the leasing of oil resources..."
"No one is more anxious for conservation of our oil resources than the Western States themselves."
"They know there is a limit to oil supplies, and that the time will come when the Nation will need this oil much more than it is needed now."
"In fact, there are no half measures in oil conservation."
"It is expected that under the present contracts the South American airmail service will be in operation some time in April or May."
"Mr. Burke asked to be relieved as Commissioner of Indian Affairs."
"I have the highest esteem for Judge Burke, and I appreciate his very long and devoted service to the country."
"The Secretary of War has already, through the Corps Area Commander, offered to take any steps necessary to give the full support of the Federal Government to the local authorities in service to the pe..."
"I propose to deal with these matters in my message to Congress, and I do not care to enter into any debate on them prior to that time."
"I saw some suggestion that the Western States might resent conservation measures on oil."
"There will be no diplomatic appointments made until after Mr. Stimson's arrival in Washington."
"There will be no leases or disposal of Government oil lands, no matter what category they may lie in, of Government holdings or Government controls, except those which may be mandatory by Congress."