Science knows no politics. Are we in this frenzy of [the Depression] economy, brought about by those who control the wealth of this country, seeking to put a barrier on science and research for the paltry sum of $39,113 out of an appropriation of $100,000,000?

The most humble research scientist in the Department of Agriculture is at this time contributing more to this country than the most useful member of Congress.

When I make a mistake, it's a beauty!

The drys seemingly are afraid of the truth. Why not take inventory and ascertain the true conditions. Let us not leave it to the charge of an antiprohibition organization, or to any other private association, let us have an official survey and let the American people know what is going on. A complete and honest and impartial survey would reveal incredible conditions.

It is impossible to tell whether prohibition is a good thing or a bad thing. It has never been enforced in this country.

I am certain that the good Lord never intended grapes to be made into grape jelly.

God took the beauty of the Bay of Naples, the Valley of the Nile, the Swiss Alps, the Hudson River Valley, rolled them into one and made San Francisco Bay.