Political Quotes

Herbert Hoover

The Public Record

May 27, 1929

Mrs. Willebrandt remained in the administration after March 4, when she wished to go out to the private practice of law, at the request of the Attorney General that she might assist in building up the new steps in contemplation for…

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May 27, 1929

There is absolutely no truth whatever to the stories that have been spread about disagreements between Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Willebrandt or between myself and Mrs. Willebrandt or anybody in the Government.

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May 27, 1929

No nation can for long survive the failure of its citizens to respect and obey the laws which they themselves make.

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May 27, 1929

She has made recommendations with regard to arrangements in the Government which have been adopted.

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May 27, 1929

Mrs. Willebrandt has been a most effective official of this Government.

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May 27, 1929

I do pray for the success of your endeavors, for by such success you will have performed one of the greatest services to our generation.

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May 27, 1929

She has had an extraordinary offer, which I do not feel justified in again requesting her to sacrifice.

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May 26, 1929

I am pleased to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's courteous message upon the auspicious occasion of the settlement of the Tacna Arica question and to assure Your Excellency that it is sincerely appreciated by myself and by the…

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May 24, 1929

I wish to express my appreciation of the organized support you are giving to the enforcement of law and the interest you are taking in improvement of the judiciary.

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May 23, 1929

The effect of other suggestions is that the Government should purchase flowage rights over lands along stretches of the river where there is to be no additional waterflow out of the main channel.

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