Political Quotes

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

Editor's note · Context

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

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