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
Jun 21, 1925

The Government can not touch a cent of it save for a public purpose.

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Jun 21, 1925

The Federal Budget system had just been established and we met to dedicate our services to its successful operation and to reduce the cost of Government.

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Jun 21, 1925

The Chief Executive may preach economy, but unless the people in the service practice it the preaching is in vain.

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Jun 21, 1925

Economy in the cost of government is inseparable from reduction in taxes.

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Jun 21, 1925

If there is one thing above all others that will stimulate business it is tax reduction.

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Jun 21, 1925

It is in essence restoring our country to the people of our country.

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Jun 21, 1925

It can not be too often emphasized that the property of this country belongs to the people of this country.

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Jun 21, 1925

It reendows them not only with increased material but with increased spiritual values.

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Jun 21, 1925

We are nearing the time when constructive economy in the business of government will not find a reflection in continuing lessening yearly outlays.

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Jun 21, 1925

This shows concretely what has been accomplished by the joint effort of the executive and legislative branches of our Government.

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Jun 21, 1925

We are seeking to let those who earn money keep more of it for themselves and give less of it to the Government.

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Jun 15, 1925

I don't know of any developments regarding the [Potomac] bathing beach.

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