James Rudolph Garfield proposes adjustment to 18th Amendment at 1932 GOP National Convention

The transcript discusses the balance of power between federal and state governments in dealing with liquor traffic. It highlights the federal government's role in preserving gains and protecting states where prohibition exists, while allowing states to address the issue as their citizens see fit. The text also emphasizes safeguarding citizens from the return of saloons and related abuses.

What are the gains that the federal government aims to preserve?

What does the text suggest about the return of the saloon and its abuses?