Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 26, 1931
The first necessity of our Government is the maintenance of a navy so efficient and strong that, in conjunction with our army, no enemy may ever invade our country.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Statement on Navy Day.

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The Secretary of State may grant and issue passports, and cause passports to be granted, issued, and verified in foreign countries by diplomatic representatives of the United States

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