Calvin Coolidge actually said...

They always seem to think that if they can tell me that the expense is for non-military purposes it doesn't cost the taxpayer anything, and ...

I do not know of any needs in the War and Navy Departments that are likely to jeopardize the reduction of taxes.

I don't recall any communications from representatives of the chemical industry favoring legislation to revise the Sherman Anti-Trust Law.

It is desirable, of course, to conserve our petroleum.