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“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
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On the recordApril 29, 1930
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State in relation to a claim presented by the Government of Denmark for the payment of compensation to the owners of the Danish motor ship Indien for damages sustained as a result of a collision with the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Shawnee at San Francisco on April 5, 1925, and I recommend that an appropriation be authorized to effect a settlement of this claim in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary of State.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California
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Message to the Congress Recommending Payment of a Claim Presented by the Government of Denmark.

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