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Herbert Hoover: It is our intention to repair the present executive offices and make the attic and the roof fireproof this time.

On the recordJanuary 2, 1930
It is our intention to repair the present executive offices and make the attic and the roof fireproof this time.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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The President's News Conference

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