Political Quotes

Herbert Hoover

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Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933. A member of the Republican Party, Hoover was born in Iowa but later moved to California. Before his presidency, he served as the Secretary of Commerce from 1921 to 1928, where he focused on promoting economic growth and efficiency. Hoover was also known for his humanitarian efforts during World War I, leading relief efforts in Europe and earning a reputation as a skilled administrator.

Quotes by year · 192919323,183 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 765 quotes1930: 742 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
May 15, 1932

I will be obliged, however, if you will express my cordial greetings to the Congress and my wishes for a fruitful meeting.

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May 13, 1932

It is a source of pride to all Americans that the vast system of instantaneous communications by means of the electrical telegraph originated in the mind of an American, Samuel F. B. Morse, whose culture was an honor to his country and…

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Mar 31, 1932

There can be no adequate check or coordinated direction of expenditure or commitments.

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Mar 31, 1932

The Shipping Board, in its present form at least, should be abolished.

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Mar 24, 1932

I am confident that the undertaking of the representatives of both political parties to balance the budget remains and will be fulfilled.

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Mar 24, 1932

Without it the several measures for restoration of public confidence and reconstruction which we have already undertaken will be incomplete and the depression prolonged indefinitely.

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Mar 24, 1932

The American people are no less courageous and no less wise than the people of other nations.

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Mar 24, 1932

Every reduction that can be made without serious injury to these services and injustice to our people should be effected.

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Mar 24, 1932

It is, in fact, the very keystone of recovery, and it must be done.

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