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Herbert Hoover: Respect for law and obedience to law does not distinguish between Federal and State laws--it is a common conscience.

On the recordApril 21, 1929
Respect for law and obedience to law does not distinguish between Federal and State laws--it is a common conscience.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Address to the Associated Press: Law Enforcement and Respect for the Law.

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