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Herbert Hoover: It is my understanding that the advocates of the naval treaty in the Senate are earnestly striving for action in the…

On the recordMay 22, 1930
It is my understanding that the advocates of the naval treaty in the Senate are earnestly striving for action in the present session.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Statement on the Treaty for the Limitation and Reduction of Naval Armament

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