Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 11, 1931
I wonder at times that they maintain the vigilance and courage they do against the odds with which they have to contend.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Radio Remarks to the Annual Convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police

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