Political Quotes

Calvin Coolidge

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Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his quiet demeanor and strong support for business and limited government. Coolidge's presidency is often associated with the economic prosperity of the Roaring Twenties, and he famously advocated for a hands-off approach to the economy, believing that government should interfere as little as possible in the lives of citizens and businesses.

Quotes by year · 192319291,323 total · peak 1927 (300)
1923: 47 quotes1924: 194 quotes1925: 187 quotes1926: 244 quotes1927: 300 quotes1928: 272 quotes1929: 79 quotes
May 2, 1927

International exchange of large dimensions becomes one of the strongest guaranties of peace.

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May 2, 1927

Under free governments trade must be free, and to be of permanent value it ought to be independent.

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Apr 24, 1927

No American can profit by selling his own country for foreign favor.

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Apr 24, 1927

Toward the governments of countries which we have recognized this side of the Panama Canal we feel a moral responsibility that does not attach to other nations.

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Apr 24, 1927

Our Government has usually been too remiss, rather than too active, in supporting the lawful rights of its citizens abroad.

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Apr 24, 1927

The fundamental laws of justice are universal in their application.

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Apr 24, 1927

It is axiomatic that a free press can exist only in a free country.

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Apr 24, 1927

Progress and civilization have always depended upon effort and sacrifice.

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Apr 21, 1927

What I said about quoting the President in relation to the use of the term as spokesman wasn't said for publication.

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Apr 21, 1927

It has never been authorized and has been used in a way that it is perfectly apparent that when the word is used it means the President.

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