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Herbert Hoover: While any nation can determine for itself, it is my understanding, what type it will build beyond the limits of the…

On the recordApril 17, 1930
While any nation can determine for itself, it is my understanding, what type it will build beyond the limits of the treaty, every other nation may adopt the same types if she wishes.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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The President's News Conference

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