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
Oct 7, 1929

The Prime Minister and I might come to on questions that we have under discussion.

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Oct 7, 1929

The Prime Minister possesses a wealth of Scotch humor which lubricates any discussion.

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Oct 7, 1929

We have only to search for those things that will promote the good will and moral solidarity between our two countries.

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Oct 7, 1929

These conversations are continuing in the most friendly of atmospheres.

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Oct 7, 1929

There is nothing that I can report at the present moment on the conversations with the Prime Minister.

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Oct 7, 1929

I am sure that we all welcome your English confreres in this country and at this conference.

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Oct 7, 1929

More important than all is the great evidence shown by the press and the American people of genuine friendliness to the Prime Minister of Great Britain and to his people.

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Oct 7, 1929

We fortunately have no controversies between our countries that are to be settled.

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Oct 7, 1929

The progress of fundamental surveys of the United States is on such a moderate basis that it will take about 80 years to complete the basic survey of the country at the present rate of speed.

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Oct 7, 1929

The Prime Minister possesses a wealth of Scotch humor that would lubricate successfully most any discussion.

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