Political Quotes

On the recordApril 20, 1931
Sandino has placed himself and his band outside the civilized pale by the coldblooded murder of eight or nine American civilians and many Nicaraguans at isolated places in the interior.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Statement on Nicaraguan Bandit Activity.

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