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 · 1923–19291,319 total · peak 1927 (300)
1923: 46 quotes1924: 193 quotes1925: 186 quotes1926: 243 quotes1927: 300 quotes1928: 272 quotes1929: 79 quotes
Nov 26, 1923

As soon as that can be done, we will then feel at liberty to withdraw.

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Nov 26, 1923

I have never been to the Philippines, nor am I a particular student of them, but I get the general impression that they are making very good progress there—very encouraging progress.

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Nov 26, 1923

I suppose my own position is the well-known position that has been reiterated from time to time by the Government of the United States, of a desire to see the Philippines under self-government as soon as we felt warranted in withdrawing.

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Nov 26, 1923

We are anxious, by maintaining educational institutions, to show them the way toward good government, and by the example that we are able to set there of providing a sound government for the Philippine Islands, one that will be able to…

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Nov 26, 1923

I think it is generally recognized that our presence there is not so much an advantage to us as a very large bill of expense, but that it was an obligation which we had undertaken when we received the Philippine Islands from the Spanish…

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Nov 26, 1923

NO. They only have one day in the school where they attend, so that they will not be able to come down.

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Nov 26, 1923

You will be perfectly safe in following the terms of the proclamation for information about what I am going to do.

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Nov 19, 1923

I should doubt very much the suggestion here, that the War Department has made a recommendation.

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Nov 19, 1923

I should try to deal justly with it, as I should with any other request for a pardon.

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Nov 19, 1923

It is rather ineffectual to start on a trip and have to cancel it.

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Nov 19, 1923

I notice some of the representatives of the press take advantage of the opportunity to sit down.

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Our faith in man and God is the justification for the belief in our continuing success.

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Our country has been provided with the resources with which it can enlarge its intellectual, moral, and spiritual life.

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The end of government is to keep open the opportunity for a more abundant life.

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In addition to dealing justly, we can well afford to walk humbly.

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We must extend to other countries the largest measure of generosity, moderation, and patience.

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The actions of the Government must command the confidence of the country.

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