Coolidge really hated government being in the power business. He thought it was wrong. He saw the potential for growth in the power business. He didn't want the federal government in it.
Amity ShlaesIn a way, Calvin Coolidge is better than Reagan. His tax rates were lower, and he cut budgets.
Amity ShlaesCoolidge's stat was so low; he's ranked in the bottom half of presidents. What I found when I encountered this man was the leader I might like to see today.
Amity Shlaes