Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 1, 1929
It is not the purpose of such efforts to invade or relieve the responsibilities of parents but to advance those activities in care and protection of children which are beyond the control of the individual parent.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Statement on Plans for a White House Conference on Child Health and Protection.

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