Political Quotes

On the recordMay 27, 1929
I do pray for the success of your endeavors, for by such success you will have performed one of the greatest services to our generation.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the First Meeting of the National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement.

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