Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 6, 1931
It does not, therefore, appear that he was engaged in the service upon which this legislation is based.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Veto of a Bill for the Relief of Homer N. Horine.

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