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Herbert Hoover: “It should be based upon local and State responsibility, but I consider that the Federal Government has an obligation of…”

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It should be based upon local and State responsibility, but I consider that the Federal Government has an obligation of contribution to the establishment of such agencies.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Hoover emphasizes the importance of federal support in establishing public health agencies while maintaining local responsibility.

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