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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 · 192919323,183 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 765 quotes1930: 742 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Feb 17, 1931

The result of the bill would seem to be, through a report to Congress from the Court of Claims, to create a lawful aspect to a claim which has no present legal standing.

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Feb 17, 1931

The disabled veterans by their service to our country have earned its undying gratitude and I gladly share in the honors you are paying them.

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Feb 17, 1931

The country should not be called upon, however, either directly or indirectly, to support or make loans to those who can by their own efforts support themselves.

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Feb 17, 1931

This case would I feel, create a dangerous precedent which could conceivably involve the Government in very large liabilities.

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Feb 16, 1931

I have signed the 44-hour bill for the Post Office employees.

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Feb 16, 1931

No, it is essentially a matter for Congress to find a revenue to meet these difficulties.

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Feb 15, 1931

It is hereby ordered that the following described lands in the State of Colorado be, and they are hereby, temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, subject to any prior valid existing claim initiated under the public…

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Feb 15, 1931

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation for the Department of Labor, Employment Service, for the fiscal year 1932, to be immediately available, amounting to…

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Feb 14, 1931

The George Washington Commission takes great satisfaction in rendering this public service.

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Feb 14, 1931

What Washington says for himself will also be the foundation of our appreciation of his great abilities and immense services as the leader of the Continental Army.

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Feb 14, 1931

One deviation has been made from the plan of including all of Washington's writings in this edition.

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