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Herbert Hoover: “The White House has no interest in the question, which is one of parliamentary procedure, and desires only expedition of…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 1930
The White House has no interest in the question, which is one of parliamentary procedure, and desires only expedition of legislation and will adapt itself entirely to the wishes of the House leaders in any methods they adopt for early consideration of the proposals.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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White House Statement About a Proposed Joint Select Committee To Study Prohibition Enforcement.

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