Political Quotes

On the recordApril 4, 1929
I do not believe that we have a sufficient distinction at the present time between earned and unearned incomes, to use terms that are rather loose--not as precise as they ought to be--but in any event on a general understanding of what we mean by those qualifications.
Said by
Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

The President's News Conference

Share & report

More from Herbert Hoover

Jun 26, 1932

You have always been a public spirited citizen, working for the best interests of your state and of the nation and I know that whether in diplomatic work or at home, you will continue to render valuable service.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 21, 1932

That the validity of a passport . . . shall be limited to a period of two years.

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
Jun 21, 1932

Passports may be amended in the United States by the Department of State or any of the passport agents of the Department of State

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation