In the last place, though first in importance I shall ask-is there any thing doing, or that can be done to restore the credit of our currency? The depreciation of it is got to so alarming a point-that a waggon load of money will scarcely purchase a waggon load of provision.

Our second task is to do the constructive work of building a genuine peace. We must never become so preoccupied with our desire for military strength that we neglect those areas of economic development, trade, diplomacy, education, ideas and principles where the foundations of real peace must be laid.

In spite of the great importance in our national life of the efforts and ingenuity of unusual individuals, the people in the mass have inevitably helped to make large fortunes possible.

Bitcoin is mostly about anonymous transactions, and I don't think over time that's a good way to go. I'm a huge believe in digital currency... but doing it on an anonymous basis I think that leads to some abuses, so I'm not involved in Bitcoin.

I hope, some day or another, we shall become a storehouse and granary for the world.

As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit.