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On the recordApril 24, 1929
These areas are pressing strongly that they should be represented, especially in view of the character of problems that are now likely to arise.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Letter to Chairman Clarence D. Clark Regarding His Position in the International Joint Commission

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