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 4, 1926

No other theory is adequate to explain or comprehend the Declaration of Independence.

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Jul 4, 1926

About the Declaration there is a finality that is exceedingly restful.

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Jul 4, 1926

The ultimate sanction of law rests on the righteous authority of the Almighty.

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Jul 4, 1926

The real heart of the American Government depends upon the heart of the people.

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Jul 4, 1926

Whatever dangers threaten, the Nation remains secure in the knowledge that the ultimate application of the law of the land will provide an adequate defense and protection.

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Jun 20, 1926

The orderly management of our affairs is a perpetual test of our ability.

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Jun 20, 1926

We are not striving to save the dollar at the expense of the public service.

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Jun 20, 1926

The effort has been to improve the public service by elimination of waste and lost motion and by constructive conservation of our resources.

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Jun 20, 1926

The improvement in the public service is apparent and expressive.

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Jun 10, 1926

So that I very reluctantly came to the conclusion that it was necessary to have this done.

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