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 · 1929–19323,180 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 764 quotes1930: 740 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Apr 18, 1929

It was supported by all elements of the party in the campaign, and I think we have a clear mandate from the electorate.

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Apr 16, 1929

The annual 'Buddy Poppy' campaign, under the auspices of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, is a fitting symbol of the sacrifice of those who died in the service of our Country, and should remind us of the obligations and…

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Apr 16, 1929

I am glad to give my hearty endorsement to this worthy enterprise.

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Apr 16, 1929

The fact that the manufacture of these poppies gives employment to disabled ex-service men, in the hospitals and elsewhere, adds to the worthiness of the cause.

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Apr 15, 1929

The general result has been that our agricultural industry has not kept pace in prosperity or standards of living with other lines of industry.

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Apr 15, 1929

The formula upon which the commission must now act often requires that years be consumed in reaching conclusions where it should require only months.

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Apr 15, 1929

In determining changes in our tariff we must not fail to take into account the broad interests of the country as a whole, and such interests include our trade relations with other countries.

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Apr 15, 1929

No governmental agency should engage in the buying and selling and price fixing of products, for such courses can lead only to bureaucracy and domination.

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Apr 15, 1929

Mr. Rhoads has accepted the appointment as chief of the Indian Bureau, which I think is rather a notable case of public service from a man who makes a very large sacrifice to leave one of the most important posts a man can have in his…

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Apr 15, 1929

Professor Einstein ranks high among the foremost scientists of all time, who have enriched mankind by their invaluable contributions to thought and human progress.

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Apr 15, 1929

There are two or three that I don't think we will have settled, but all the major appointments.

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Apr 15, 1929

Seven years of experience under the tariff bill enacted in 1922 have demonstrated the wisdom of Congress in the enactment of that measure.

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Apr 15, 1929

I have called this special session of Congress to redeem two pledges given in the last election--farm relief and limited changes in the tariff.

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Apr 15, 1929

Every important scientific achievement is a step forward in the direction of better universal understanding and good will.

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Apr 15, 1929

I cordially approve the plan to pay tribute to Professor Albert Einstein on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his birthday.

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Apr 15, 1929

The difficulties of agriculture cannot be cured in a day; they cannot all be cured by legislation; they cannot be cured by the Federal Government alone.

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Apr 15, 1929

It is very fitting that distinguished educators and other public spirited Americans are paying this tribute to Professor Einstein.

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Apr 15, 1929

Mr. MacCracken probably will retire in a couple of months, and there has been no consideration of his successor yet.

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Apr 14, 1929

Warning is hereby expressly given to all persons not to commit any of the acts herein enumerated under the penalties prescribed by Sections 52, 53, and 84, as amended April 15, 1924, of the United States Penal Code, and the Alaska game law…

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Apr 12, 1929

It never has been and ought not to be the policy of the United States to intervene by force to secure or maintain contracts between our citizens and foreign states or their citizens.

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Apr 12, 1929

If the President will allow himself to be quoted as saying that there are 49,200,000 cows in the United States, that appears to be exciting news.

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Apr 12, 1929

I sometimes wonder how our country can earn its living so arduously and successfully and at the same time do all the reading that it seems to do.

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Apr 12, 1929

The objects to be gained by cooperation within an administration between the administration and Congress, between the administration and the leaders of our economic and social forces, are not the pawns of politics; they are not the…

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