Herbert Hoover actually said...

Every division of the Navy was gone over with great care at the conference this afternoon to ascertain the economies that could be made in the Navy without sacrificing efficiency.

Context

White House Statement on the Economy Conference - With Navy Department Officials.

06/05/1931

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