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
Jul 26, 1926

As far as I can see myself and as far as I am advised by the members of my Cabinet, Mr. Hoover, who keeps very closely in touch with the business situation, and Mr. Mellon, who is in touch with the banking situation and the business…

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Jul 22, 1926

I am very sure there is not the slightest foundation for any report that General Wood has resigned as Governor General of the Philippines.

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Jul 11, 1926

They must present immigration visas, quota or non-quota, in accordance with the requirements of the Immigration Act of 1924, except—

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Jul 11, 1926

This order shall take effect August 1, 1926, and shall supersede the Executive Order of January 12, 1925, entitled, 'Documents Required of Aliens Entering the United States,' and the Executive Order of March 31, 1925, entitled, 'Documents…

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Jul 8, 1926

I don't recall a time when there was greater harmony between the Executive Branch of the Government and the Legislative Branch than there has been since I have been President.

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Jul 8, 1926

I think Senator Curtis is entitled to great credit for his management in the Senate.

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Jul 8, 1926

I think I will reiterate that I was especially pleased with the work that the Congress did and because I didn't want to take all the glory of it I hope that won't be misunderstood.

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Jul 8, 1926

I thought it was especially to the credit of the Congress that they had functioned as a legislative body in accordance with recommendations that I had made in my [message] without being constantly forced into some position by action on my…

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Jul 8, 1926

I depended upon him when I was President of the Senate to advise with me about intricate questions of parliamentary law and found him very scholarly in that regard.

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Jul 8, 1926

I don't see how either body could have been conducted during the session better than they were, and it is very difficult to see how they could have produced more constructive legislation and spent less time in useless debate than was spent…

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Jul 5, 1926

There is another item that I left out, which of course is of tremendous importance, and that is the settlement of our foreign debts.

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Jul 5, 1926

I wish to take this opportunity to express my amazement at the constant correctness of my views as you report them to the country.

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