Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 16, 1928
There is always danger that the Congress will be too liberal in the matter of appropriations.
Said by
Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Excerpts of the President's News Conference

Share

More from Calvin Coolidge

Feb 28, 1929

It has been a pleasure to have you come in twice a week and give me an opportunity to answer such queries as you wished to propound.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 20, 1929

Mrs. James E. Golladay, widow of Mr. Golladay, who served in the Interior Department for twenty-eight years preceding his death, may be appointed to an appropriate clerical position without reference to the civil service rules.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 25, 1929

Mrs. Julia Behneke may be appointed to an appropriate position in the Department of Labor without reference to the provisions of the civil service rules.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1929

No employee entitled to military preference in appointment shall be discharged or dropped or reduced in rank or salary if his record is good.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation