05/03/1928
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"The method of appointment of Federal officers is clearly defined by Article II, sections 1 and 2, of the Constitution of the United States."
"I can not approve the principle of authorizing an appropriation for national defense unless the sums appropriated are to be expended under the immediate direction and supervision of those charged with..."
"I hope they may pass some reasonable farm legislation, but I am afraid that the present bill will not meet what I held to be the requirements."
"I hope that none of the members of the Congress will be misled by any rumors of that kind."