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Herbert Hoover: Seven years of experience under the tariff bill enacted in 1922 have demonstrated the wisdom of Congress in the…

On the recordApril 15, 1929
Seven years of experience under the tariff bill enacted in 1922 have demonstrated the wisdom of Congress in the enactment of that measure.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Message to the Special Session of the Congress on Farm Relief, Tariff, antedating Emergency Legislation.

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