Prohibition cannot be enforced for the simple reason that the majority of American people do not want it enforced and are resisting its enforcement.
Fiorello H. La GuardiaIt is impossible to tell whether prohibition is a good thing or a bad thing. It has never been enforced in this country.
Fiorello H. La GuardiaThe 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.
Fiorello H. La GuardiaOnly a well-fed, well-housed, well-schooled people can enjoy the blessings of liberty.
Fiorello H. La GuardiaI am sorry that the distinguished leader of the Republican Party in the House states that he is not versed in botany and publicly admits that he does not know anything of these terms or what it is all about; but, Mr. Chairman, it is indeed a sad day for the people of this country when we must close the doors of the laboratories doing research work for the people of the United States.
Fiorello H. La Guardia