Herbert Hoover actually said...

Exhaustive studies are in progress in all different operations of the Navy with a view to increasing savings wherever possible without injury to needed employment and efficiency in training.

Context

White House Statement on the Economy Conference - With Navy Department Officials.

06/05/1931

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