Herbert Hoover actually said...

There should be a transfer of the functions of detection and prosecution of prohibition cases from the Treasury Department to the Department of Justice, and thus an ending of divided responsibility and effort.

Context

Special Message to the Congress Urging Enactment of Recommendations for Criminal Law Enforcement.

04/27/1930

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