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Herbert Hoover: The people have a vital interest in the conservation of their natural resources; in the prevention of wasteful…

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The people have a vital interest in the conservation of their natural resources; in the prevention of wasteful practices; in conditions of destructive competition which may impoverish the producer and the wage earner; and they have an equal interest in maintaining adequate competition.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Hoover emphasizes the public's interest in conserving natural resources and preventing destructive competition.

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