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
Mar 7, 1932

There is nothing more important than the balancing of the budget with the very least increase in taxes

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Mar 7, 1932

The Corporation has dealt with a total of about $183 million of loans

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Mar 7, 1932

I hear from all sides fine compliments on the entertainment which you gentlemen provided the other night

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Mar 5, 1932

The tide has turned and some of these idle dollars are finding their way back into the channels of trade.

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Mar 5, 1932

The Government alone cannot produce prosperity, but it can liberate the inherent resources and strength of the American people.

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Mar 5, 1932

One hoarded dollar deprives some wage earner of at least some part of his pay.

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Mar 5, 1932

It was the spirit of America that made this the richest and most powerful nation on Earth.

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Mar 5, 1932

I congratulate you most cordially upon your long and useful career in the service of the Jewish people, and wish for you every blessing in the years to come.

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Mar 5, 1932

The time has now arrived for a new offensive rally in the spirit that has made America great.

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Mar 5, 1932

The safest risk in the world is a share in the future of the American people.

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Mar 5, 1932

The Citizens Reconstruction Organization, which has been formed at my request under the leadership of Colonel Knox, is seeking the support of every voluntary organization and every individual in the country to bring out of hoarding these…

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Mar 5, 1932

To join in this effort and to respond to this appeal becomes a measure of your faith in our country; it will be the touchstone of your loyalty and of your sense of individual responsibility for the welfare of the whole community; it is…

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