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Herbert Hoover: I believe it will be clear to everyone that no controversy or question in which this country has or claims an interest…

On the recordDecember 2, 1929
I believe it will be clear to everyone that no controversy or question in which this country has or claims an interest can be passed on by the court without our consent at the time the question arises.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Annual Message to Congress on the State of the Union

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