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
Nov 10, 1926

It is a notice to everybody that the authority of our Government will be maintained.

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Nov 10, 1926

In time the damage can be repaired, but there are irreparable losses which will go on forever.

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Nov 10, 1926

We expect to provide ourselves with reasonable protection, but we do not desire to enter into competition with any other country in the maintenance of land or sea forces.

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Nov 10, 1926

Our Government stands also thoroughly committed to the policy of avoiding competition in armaments.

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Nov 2, 1926

I, Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States of America, in pursuance of the said concurrent resolution, do hereby order that the flag of the United States be displayed on all Government buildings on November 11, 1926

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Oct 26, 1926

Our economic well-being depends on our integrity, our honor, our conscience.

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Oct 26, 1926

It is not enough that goods are made; a demand for them must also be made.

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Oct 26, 1926

It is my belief that more and more the trade of our country is conforming to these principles.

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Oct 21, 1926

provided the attention required by such employment does not, in the judgment of the General Manager, interfere with the regular and efficient discharge of the duties of their positions under the railroad

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Oct 21, 1926

employees of the railroad permanently residing in municipalities on the line of the railroad are hereby permitted to become candidates for municipal office therein, or may hold such office

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