03/26/1925
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"I think it is fairly safe, but it is a developing situation."
"I thought that perhaps after the Congress adjourns next March."
"I confess that I regard that as a very painful operation."
"Now, Therefore, I, Calvin Coolidge,President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority conferred in me by the said Act of April 27, 1904, do hereby order and direct that any purchase..."