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On the recordFebruary 15, 1932
It is proposed to do this without disturbing any of the great major activities of the Government and independent agencies such as the ICC [Interstate Commerce Commission], Federal Trade, Federal Reserve, or any other major activities.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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The President's News Conference

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