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Herbert Hoover: My conception of my responsibilities does not, however, permit of my placing the appointment of judges on this basis.

On the recordFebruary 5, 1931
My conception of my responsibilities does not, however, permit of my placing the appointment of judges on this basis.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Senator Thomas D. Schall About the Appointment of a District Judge for Minnesota.

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