Political Quotes

On the recordApril 24, 1929
A man never loses his love for the profession of his choice, no matter whither the opportunities for service may divert his steps in later life or how interesting the activities in those other fields may become.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Remarks on Receiving the John Fritz Medal, Awarded by Engineering Organizations

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