Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"I want them to be honest and conscientious and desirous of performing public service, but I cannot find any men who quite come up to that standard and I doubt if there are any in existence."

"I think the Senate ought to realize that I have to have about me those in whom I have confidence; and unless they find a real blemish on a man, I do not think they ought to make partisan politics out ..."

"I thought that he was a man of high character, eminence at the bar, and great ability, and would make a fine Attorney General."

"That was the family Bible to which I referred the other day."