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Herbert Hoover: “The purpose of my conference with Members of Congress tonight is to advance a national unity in the setting up of…”

On the recordOctober 5, 1931
The purpose of my conference with Members of Congress tonight is to advance a national unity in the setting up of constructive forces in place of destructive forces now working in the depression.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Statement About the Conference on Economic Problems With Certain Members of Congress.

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