Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 26, 1929
It is my desire that the American delegation urge the international acceptance of the highest practicable standards in the various fields which affect the safety of lives of American citizens and of American vessels at sea.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Message to the United States Delegation to an International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea.

Share

More from Herbert Hoover

Jun 23, 1932

These expenditures cannot be recovered; they must be met by the taxpayer now or in the future.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 21, 1932

Provided further, That the charge for the issue of an original passport shall be $9.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 23, 1932

I am glad to see the adoption by the Senate and House of the principle of generous relief to unemployment.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation