“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordDecember 17, 1931
Mrs. Florence F. Burton may be appointed to the position of secretary to the Director of Prohibition, Department of Justice, without compliance with the requirements of the civil-service rules.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 5762—Authorizing the Appointment of Mrs. Florence F. Burton

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