Herbert Hoover actually said...

At the request of Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, I shall withdraw his name, as upon reconsideration he has concluded that he does not wish to accept the appointment.

Context

Statement About Appointments to the Interstate Commerce Commission.

01/02/1930

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