I have come to the conclusion that the major part of the president is to increase the gate receipts of expositions and fairs and bring tourists to town.
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFTAs the Republican platforms says, the welfare of the farmer is vital to that of the whole country.
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We passed the Children’s Bureau bill calculated to prevent children from being employed too early in factories.
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There is nothing so despicable as a secret society that is based upon religious prejudice and that will attempt to defeat a man because of his religious beliefs. Such a society is like a cockroach – it thrives in the dark. So do those who combine for such an end.
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Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution . .
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I’ll be damned if I am not getting tired of this. It seems to be the profession of a President simply to hear other people talk.
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The true Mason’s level of discernment increases with every use of the working tools, because the true Mason is ever working on him/her self.
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We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.
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We can’t have a decent government unless those in power exercise self restraint.
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We live in a stage of politics, where legislators seem to regard the passage of laws as much more important than the results of their enforcement.
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Repeat mantra: Donuts are not vitamins, donuts are not.
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The policy of dollar diplomacy is one that appeals alike to idealistic humanitarian sentiments, to dictates of sound policy, and strategy, and to legitimate commercial aims.
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The Masonic system represents a stupendous and beautiful fabric, founded on universal purity, to rule and direct our passions, to have faith and love in God, and charity toward man.
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The trouble with me is that I like to talk too much.
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The game of baseball is a clean, straight game.
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Anyone who has taken the oath I have just taken must feel a heavy weight of responsibility. If not, he has no conception of the powers and duties of the office.
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I do not know much about politics, but I am trying to do the best I can with this administration until the time shall come for me to turn it over to somebody else.
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