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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
Jun 15, 1930

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 4921 dated June 29, 1928, withdrawing among other lands the public lands in T. 25 N., R. 7 E., Michigan meridian, Michigan, pending a resurvey, be, and the same is hereby, revoked as to said…

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Jun 15, 1930

If, however, by any chance the flexible provisions now made should prove insufficient for effective action, I shall ask for further authority for the Commission.

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Jun 15, 1930

The principle of a protective tariff for the benefit of labor, industry, and the farmer is established in the bill by the requirement that the Commission shall adjust the rates so as to cover the differences in cost of production at home…

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Jun 13, 1930

In their relations with the other nations of the world they are animated by a desire to maintain amity and, through loyal efforts, to further the cause of peace.

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Jun 13, 1930

Firm believers in democracy, they are successfully upholding within their borders the principles of self-government.

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Jun 13, 1930

Your presence is but another evidence of that sincere and uninterrupted friendship which has always linked our countries together so that it can truly be described as traditional.

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Jun 13, 1930

One need not be a prophet to say that the future of Brazil is one of unlimited possibilities.

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Jun 13, 1930

Your people are conquering the wilderness and are bringing to the markets of the world the fruits of their labor.

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Jun 13, 1930

It gives me the greatest possible pleasure to welcome Your Excellency on this occasion and to express to you my profound appreciation of the signal honor which you, through your visit, are conferring upon the Government and people of the…

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Jun 13, 1930

In other respects also, sir, your nation is viewed with sympathetic admiration by my countrymen.

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