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Calvin Coolidge quotes from State of the Union Address

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“Nothing is easier than the expenditure of public money. It does not appear to belong to anybody. The temptation is overwhelming to bestow it on somebody.” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“Numbered among our population are some 12,000,000 colored people. Under our Constitution their rights are just as sacred as those of any other citizen.” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“Everyone desires a reduction of taxes, and there is a great preponderance of sentiment in favor of taxation reform.” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“The production of nitrogen for plant food in peace and explosives in war is more and more important.” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“Economy is the method by which we prepare to-day to afford the improvements of to-morrow.” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“Another matter before the Congress is legislation affecting the labor sections of the transportation act. Much criticism has been directed at the workings of this section and experience has shown that some useful amendment could be made to these...” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“A decrease in the world supply of wheat has resulted in a very large increase in the price of that commodity. The position of all agricultural products indicates a better balanced supply, but we can not yet conclude that agriculture is recovered...” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“Little has developed in relation to our national defense which needs special attention. Progress is constantly being made in air navigation and requires encouragement and development. Army aviators have made a successful trip around the world,...” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“Along with our desire for peace is the earnest hope for the increased prosperity of our sister republics of Latin America, and our constant purpose to promote cooperation with them which may be mutually beneficial and always inspired by the most...” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“I am of the opinion that the national laws governing the choice of members of the Congress should be extended to include appropriate representation of the respective parties at the ballot box ant equality of representation on the various...” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“It is my belief that action under this section should be suspended until the Congress can reconsider the entire question in the light of the experience that has been developed since its enactment.” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address
“The welfare work of the District of Columbia is administered by several different boards dealing with charities and various correctional efforts. It would be an improvement if this work were consolidated and placed under the direction of a single...” Calvin Coolidge, State of the Union Address

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