Political Quotes

On the recordMay 3, 1931
The whole history of the world is filled with chapter after chapter of the failure to secure peace through either competitive arms or through intimidation.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Address to the International Chamber of Commerce.

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