Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 23, 1929
It is the desire of the United States to show equal good will in our approach to the problem.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Statement on Cruiser Construction Suspension, Following a British Statement of Principles

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