When I decided to go into politics I weighed the costs. I would get criticism. But I went ahead. So when virulent criticism came I wasn't surprised. I was better able to handle it.

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

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.

My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.

You will expect me to discuss the late election. Well, as nearly as I can learn, we did not have enough votes on our side.

Somebody has inquired as to whether I will be going to the opening baseball game. I hope to have that pleasure.

In the larger view the major forces of the depression now lie outside of the United States, and our recuperation has been retarded by the unwarranted degree of fear and apprehension created by these outside forces.