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Herbert Hoover: “These expenditures have been rendered necessary to finally overcome the long delays in provision of quarters for Federal…”

On the recordApril 21, 1930
These expenditures have been rendered necessary to finally overcome the long delays in provision of quarters for Federal activities during recovery from the war, and are imperative for the more economical carrying on of the Federal agencies.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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White House Statement About Public Building Projects.

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