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Herbert Hoover: “On the contrary I am convinced that it would bring disaster to the American farmer.”

On the recordApril 21, 1929
On the contrary I am convinced that it would bring disaster to the American farmer.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Senator Charles L. McNary on the Export Debenture Plan of Farm Relief.

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