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Herbert Hoover: “It will require a very intensive organization, and would require a good deal of time--probably months to get through…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 1931
It will require a very intensive organization, and would require a good deal of time--probably months to get through with all of the cases--so that I have this afternoon requested General Hines to give complete priority to applications from veterans who are in need.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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