Herbert Hoover actually said...

I'm asking Secretary Lamont of the Department of Commerce to take in hand the detailed measures of cooperation with you which may arise in this matter.

Context

Telegrams to Governors Urging Stimulation of Public Works To Aid the Economy.

11/22/1929

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