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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 · 1929–19323,180 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 764 quotes1930: 740 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Jun 24, 1929

The difficulties over the respective water rights of the different States have served to prevent development in a large way for nearly a quarter of a century.

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Jun 23, 1929

I cordially share your view that an outstanding opportunity for public service awaits the Realtors in the field of stimulation of home ownership, which is so vitally related to the health, happiness and civic pride of our people.

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Jun 21, 1929

Though it will be impossible for me to be physically present, I shall share them in spirit, and shall, like you, feel that this monument is dedicated not only to those heroic dead but also to the ideal that such sacrifice as theirs may not…

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Jun 21, 1929

My dear Mr. Fariservis: I know with what emotions of reverent pride and tender memory you and the other men and women of Orange will unveil your permanent memorial to the men from Orange who died in the World War.

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Jun 20, 1929

If you are interested in the reaction of the farm organizations and the farmers themselves to the Board containing at least one important outstanding businessman as distinguished from men that come up from the agricultural world, you will…

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Jun 20, 1929

You may rest assured that there is no intention on the part of the Federal Government in any way to transgress the limits of the law.

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Jun 20, 1929

Mr. Roop makes a very considerable personal sacrifice to come into government service.

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Jun 20, 1929

I persuaded Colonel James C. Roop to become Director of the Budget.

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Jun 20, 1929

I had expected to be able to issue the Colorado River proclamation today, but that will not be possible, as the Attorney General has not completed checking up on the details required so that will go over to Monday.

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Jun 20, 1929

The matter has been referred to the Treasury Department for action.

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Jun 20, 1929

They will be for another month, and then be here to take over the Budget Bureau.

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Jun 19, 1929

Mr. Ralph Ely Stedman may be reinstated to an appropriate position in the classified service without regard to the length of his separation from the service.

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Jun 17, 1929

I hope that the communities along the border will do their best to help the Treasury and the systematic war that is being carried on by international criminals against the laws of the United States.

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Jun 17, 1929

It is these activities that are at the root of all of our difficulties.

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Jun 17, 1929

Any case of misuse will be determined by the orderly proceedings of the Department and the courts.

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Jun 17, 1929

The Treasury Department is making every effort to prevent the misuse of arms.

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Jun 17, 1929

Our Government is not a party to that agreement, and therefore, would not be a signatory to it.

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Jun 16, 1929

The details of this estimate, the necessity therefor and the reason for its submission at this time are set forth in the letter of the Acting Director of the Bureau of the Budget which is transmitted herewith and with which I concur.

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Jun 16, 1929

I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress an estimate of appropriation for the Federal Farm Board for $151,500,000, to be immediately available, for commencing operations under the provisions of the Act…

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