Herbert Hoover actually said...

I have received a multitude of telegrams from Governors and citizens in the Southern States urging approval of Senator Norris' Muscle Shoals project, and requesting that I express my views upon it.

Context

Statement on Muscle Shoals Legislation.

02/27/1931

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