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Herbert Hoover: “I feel that the responsible heads of governments and the peoples of the world owe a debt of gratitude to the infinite…”

On the recordMarch 3, 1931
I feel that the responsible heads of governments and the peoples of the world owe a debt of gratitude to the infinite patience and ability of all who have collaborated so effectively toward the settlement.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Statement on the Franco-Italian Naval Agreement.

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