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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Jan 11, 1931

I am confident you will command the never failing generous instincts of our people toward those who are less fortunate.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Jan 1, 1931

I haven’t anybody in mind whatever. I have got to look around and find somebody.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Dec 16, 1930

His distinguished contributions to Jewish culture and his outstanding leadership in service of the noblest ethical ideals will cause him long to be remembered gratefully by his fellow countrymen of all races and creeds.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Dec 4, 1930

Please accept my congratulations which I extend through you to all members of Fighting Plane Squadron 3-B.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· May 9, 1929

Well, I have one question today, and I am not quite in a position to make an adequate reply to it, so this is a famine day, I am sorry to say.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· May 6, 1929

Mr. Hughes was subsequently supported by leaders of the bench and the bar not only from New York State but throughout many other parts of the country.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Apr 30, 1929

I intensely regret that your decision is irrevocable and that, in the circumstances, the duty devolves upon me to accept your resignation.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Apr 1, 1929

Mr. Herrick had endeared himself to his fellow countrymen, not only as a statesman but as a truly noble character.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Apr 18, 1927

Of course, the place that he is in now is one of great importance and of constantly increasing importance, not only on account of our domestic commerce, but on account of our foreign commerce, which under his direction and encouragement has very greatly increased and shows promise of further increase in the future.

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