Herbert Hoover said "While there are very eminent gentlemen who outrank him, none of them I believe have 18 months to serve before retirement or at least are short of the full term." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 4, 1930

While there are very eminent gentlemen who outrank him, none of them I believe have 18 months to serve before retirement or at least are short of the full term.

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Herbert Hoover

Republican · California

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Statement About the Appointment of General Douglas MacArthur as Army Chief of Staff.

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