
the major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.
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the major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.

we must never forget that the conservation of our natural resources and their wise use are essential to our very existence as a Nation.

The choice is ours. We can sit idly by--or almost as bad, resort to the false economy of feeble and inadequate measures--while these precious assets waste away.

The major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.

An orderly program of appropriations for prosecution of this work on a sustained and comprehensive basis is essential.

I don't anticipate that there will be any necessity for it.

The continued development of the science of air transportation is vital to the trade and commerce of a peaceful world.

I don't see any necessity in the immediate future now, but of course if the necessity arises we will do whatever is necessary to meet the situation.

I hadn't heard about it, and I don't think Dr. Steelman has, either.

I think Senator Hickenlooper very clearly explained the situation in his statement to the Senate.

I remind all of our citizens that the air power of the nation is essential to the preservation of our liberty.

I can't make any recommendations on that situation until we find out how the Paris conference goes.