Political Quotes

Herbert Hoover: I should add that the additional amounts, which will be needed by the Board cannot be determined except by the Board…

On the recordJune 16, 1929
I should add that the additional amounts, which will be needed by the Board cannot be determined except by the Board itself, but as Congress might shortly recess I have thought it desirable that a preliminary sum should be provided.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the Speaker of the House Recommending Appropriations for the Federal Farm Board.

Share

More from Herbert Hoover

Jun 27, 1932

In order to avoid the confusion arising from the fact that there is a national park and a national forest in the State of Virginia bearing the same name, that is 'Shenandoah,' it is hereby ordered that the name of the 'Shenandoah National…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 21, 1932

We must make headway against the mutual fear and friction arising out of war armament which kill human confidence throughout the world.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 26, 1932

Executive Order No. 4610, approved March 10, 1927, as amended by Executive Order No. 4833, March 19, 1928, and by Executive Order No. 5001, November 23, 1928, is revoked effective July 1, 1932.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 26, 1932

I had the pleasure of his acquaintance and I shared the admiration he inspired in all who knew him by his joyous humanity and his unlimited interest in and devotion to the happiness and well-being of others.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation