Political Quotes

Herbert Hoover: “The enlarged opportunities for the alleviation of human suffering that you and your staff will now utilize are due I…”

On the recordOctober 14, 1929
The enlarged opportunities for the alleviation of human suffering that you and your staff will now utilize are due I understand to the indefatigable effort of Mrs. Henry Breckenridge.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Message on the Dedication of the Wilmer Institute of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University.

Share

More from Herbert Hoover

Jun 23, 1932

There is another phase of the bill as passed which is disheartening.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 27, 1932

In order to avoid the confusion arising from the fact that there is a national park and a national forest in the State of Virginia bearing the same name, that is 'Shenandoah,' it is hereby ordered that the name of the 'Shenandoah National…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 26, 1932

My dear Mrs. Bird: I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your brother, the universally beloved Father Francis P. Duffy.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 26, 1932

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation