12/19/1927
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"So I say no final decision has been made."
"I thought that he was a man of high character, eminence at the bar, and great ability, and would make a fine Attorney General."
"Now, of course I have to appoint human beings to office."
"Well, I think that his qualifications ought to be presented to the Senate and go into the record, and that is one of the reasons why I have re-submitted his name."