Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 25, 1931
No one will deny that under the pressures or allurements of the moment, many will borrow against these certificates for other than absolutely necessary purposes.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Veto of the Emergency Adjusted Compensation Bill.

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