Herbert Hoover actually said...

I am most desirous of receiving from yourself and your able associates suggestions of any specific action that might be taken by Government or private agencies which would improve the situation.

Context

Letter to Albert L. Cox on the Proposed Reestablishment of the Council of National Defense.

06/09/1932

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