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Herbert Hoover: The Government must not undertake works that are not of sound economic purpose and that have not been subject to…

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The Government must not undertake works that are not of sound economic purpose and that have not been subject to searching technical investigation, and which have not been given adequate consideration by the Congress.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Hoover stresses the importance of sound economic purpose and thorough investigation before undertaking government projects.

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