Herbert Hoover actually said...

Consular officers should countenance and protect American citizens before the authorities of the country in all cases in which, they may be injured or oppressed; but at the same time they should impress upon such citizens their obligation to respect the laws of the country where they may be residing or traveling.

Context

Executive Order 5773—Amendments to the Consular Regulations

01/10/1932

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