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Herbert Hoover: I wish to emphasize to the full extent of my ability the necessity, as a fundamental to recovery, the utmost economy of…

On the recordJanuary 7, 1932
I wish to emphasize to the full extent of my ability the necessity, as a fundamental to recovery, the utmost economy of governmental expenditure of all kinds.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Statement on Federal Expenditures

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