"Our doctrine of equality and liberty, of humanity and charity, comes from our belief in the brotherhood of man through the fatherhood of God."
"Attached hereto is a letter from the Secretary of War setting out reasons why this bill ought not to become a law."
"The Government should not be required to adjudicate these claims of ancient origin unless there be such evidence of unmistakable merit in the claims as would create an obligation on the part of the Go..."
"I believe that postmasters of fourth-class post offices are now reasonably compensated and, therefore, am not in favor of the additional compensation which this bill provides for."
"This act, in my opinion, is so framed as to undertake to take away and limit the constitutional authority of the President to make appointments."
"The other provisions of the bill have my entire approval, and if the unconstitutional feature should be removed and the militarization feature removed I should be pleased to approve it."
"I am constrained, therefore, to withhold my approval of this bill."
"I have very little information about the investigation going on before the Federal Trade Commission relative to the electric power companies."
"It is a bill, however, of a series which have been passed, two of which have already reached me, and taken in its connection with others of a like nature I am unable to give it my approval."
"But more important still, I do not believe that permanency of appointment of those engaged in the professional and scientific activities of the Government is necessary for progress or accomplishment i..."
"I am not unmindful of the primary purpose of this bill to coordinate the public-health activities of the Government, and the importance of enlarging the facilities of the Public Health Service to enab..."