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Herbert Hoover: To encroach upon their authorities and responsibilities would be an encroachment upon the rights of the States.

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To encroach upon their authorities and responsibilities would be an encroachment upon the rights of the States.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Hoover warns against encroaching on state authorities, emphasizing the importance of state rights.

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