Political Quotes

Herbert Hoover: Shaking hands with literally thousands of people in the course of a season constitutes a demand would impair proper…

On the recordFebruary 8, 1932
Shaking hands with literally thousands of people in the course of a season constitutes a demand would impair proper consideration of matters of the greatest moment to the Nation.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

White House Statement About Presidential Receptions.

Share

More from Herbert Hoover

Jun 26, 1932

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 21, 1932

No such suggestion has ever been made by any American official.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 23, 1932

These expenditures cannot be recovered; they must be met by the taxpayer now or in the future.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 21, 1932

I propose the adoption of the presentation already made at the Geneva Conference for the abolition of all tanks, all chemical warfare, and all large mobile guns.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation