In the great mass of our people there are plenty individuals of intelligence from among whom leadership can be recruited.

The fundamental business of the country, that is production and distribution of commodities, is on a sound and prosperous basis.

The most essential factor to economic recovery today [1932] is the restoration of confidence.

Bless the children, for the national debt is theirs.

Three qualities of greatness stood out in Woodrow Wilson. He was a man of staunch morals. He was more than just an idealist; he was the personification of the heritage of idealism of the American people. He brought spiritual concepts to the peace table. He was a born crusader.

Let me remind you that credit is the lifeblood of business, the lifeblood of prices and jobs.

Truly every generation discovers the world all new again and knows it can improve it.