Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
Aid TO Veterans
Held National Debt,

Il have full appreciation Of what
this country owes 10 our veteran SOL
dierS. know that when the country
called. the veteran came promptly.
When the veteran in distress calls TO
the country, the country should be
equally prompt. Red tape and techni-
caiit1eS and autoCratic bureaucracy
should be brushed aside when the time
comes for grateful American people
TO recognize the debt TO the men who
offered themselves in our hour of need.
During all of our national life the
freedom Of entry to the country has
been extended To the millions who de-
sired to take advantage of the freedom
and the opportunities offered by Amer
lea. The rugged qualities of our imnni-
grants have helped to develop our coun-
try and their children have taken their
places high III the annals of American
history
Every race has made its contrihu-
ton To the betterment of America.
While stand sQuarely on our platform
declaration that the laws which limit
immigration must be preserved in full
force and effect. am heartily in favor
or removing from the immigration law
the harsh provision which separates
families. and / am opposed 10 the prin-
ures of immigrant population contained
IN a census SS years old. I believe this
Is designed 10 discriminate against GER
tam natonalitieS, and is am tlnwiSe poi
Icy. II Is in no way essential 10 4 con-
unuance OF the restriction advocated
i'll our platform
While this IS q Government OF laws
and not Of men. laws do not execute
themselves. We must have people Of
character and outstanding ability 10
serve the Nation. To me one of the
greatest clements OF satisfaction in ms
nomination Is the fact that l owe il 10
no one man or set Of men. I can with
complete honesty make the statement
that my nomination was brought about
by no promise given or implied by me
or any one in my behalf. I will not be
influenced III appointments by the cues
tion OF persons wet or dry attitude.
by whether he Is rich or poor. whether
he comes from the North. South East
or West or by what church he attends
III the Worship of God The sole stand
ara OF my appointments Will be the
same As they have been in my GOVERNOR
sup -inteeilty ot the man or woman
and his or her ability 20 give me The
greatest possible aid in devoted service
To the people.
IN this spirit l enter upon the CAM
paigh During It's progress l shall talk
~ length ON many az the issues 10 which
have referred IN thtS acceptance ad~
Dress, as well as other important a,ieS~
TONS, shall cudeayor a. conduct This
eampaign on the high plane that BELTS
the intelligence OF our citizens
victory simply for the sake OF
aehieVmg II Is empty. l ana entirely
SATISFIED OF our success in November.
because am sure We are right and
therefore sure that our victory means
progress for our Nation, I ann con-
yineed of the wisdom OF our platform.
pledge u complete devotion to the
welfare Of our country and Our people.
place that welfare above every other
and l am satisfied that
1nr party Is in a position to promote liz.
To that end here and now declare To
my fellow enuntrymen from one end
N the United States 90 the other. that
viii dedicate myself with all the i.
soweg and energy that possess 10 the
'eryiAe Of our great Republic"