Word: permitting
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...saloon and of all public sale of alcohol. I have never seen the American saloon, but judging from what I have heard of it, it was a dangerous institution. On the other hand, I should try to induce Congress to amend the Volstead act so as to permit the private consumption of wine and beer in the states which desire it. But I should place a heavy tax upon these beverages which would bring in revenue for the Treasury and at the same time prevent drinking from becoming excessive...
...know why you should make a statement of that kind, but I do know that I will never permit it to go unchallenged. . . . I do not feel that I should charge you with making this statement for any political purpose, as it was made in a church devoted to the teachings of Christ, one of which was, 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor...
...your church at any time that suits your convenience during the week inclusive of and beginning Sept. 2 and I ask you to make the same statement in my presence with such proof of its truth as you may be able to advance. I further ask that you permit me to make full reply. In order that you may not be embarrassed, I will permit you, if you choose, to conduct the meeting by question and answer...
...very generous of you, my dear Governor, to thus offer to 'permit' me to take that line in the meeting, but I assure you that I have not heretofore been 'embarrassed' on meeting you, and do not think that I will suffer thus when we meet face to face with this discussion, though I well know your great prowess in debate, and am also aware of my own limitations and defects. ... I venture to remind you that you are not yet President...
...states permit osteopaths to practice under license...