Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 7, 1931
No thoughtful person can overlook the profound truth that the ideas and ideals of Christ which you uphold not only have dominated the course of civilization since His time but are the foundations of our economic and social life today.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Radio Address to the World's Conference of the Young Men's Christian Association.

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