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
Sep 24, 1931

We certainly get enough advice and little enough action in these days.

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Sep 24, 1931

It is important that there should be a great effort on the part of such organizations to discourage every form of increased Federal expenditure and to themselves withhold projects, even though meritorious, until sometime when the country…

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Sep 24, 1931

Please present my greetings to those assembled for the annual Regional Conference of the American Red Cross at Fort Monmouth.

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Sep 24, 1931

The American Legion has set an example to other voluntary bodies in the country in its determination to make no requests of the next Congress.

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Sep 24, 1931

The American Legion has set an example to other voluntary bodies in the country in its determination to make no demands on the next Congress.

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Sep 24, 1931

For some background and perhaps amusement, I was interested in a proposal to revive the Council of National Defense as a service in the present situation.

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Sep 24, 1931

I trust that the deliberations of the representatives of the New Jersey Chapters may be fruitful in effective plans to meet the current demands upon the organization.

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Sep 24, 1931

The main interest in this table is the fact that it discloses how largely these bills arise from pressures of group and sectional interests.

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Sep 23, 1931

Within a decade radio has become a major factor in our system of communication.

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Sep 23, 1931

It is, in fact, an art and utility of indispensable value in our national life.

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Sep 23, 1931

As a medium for the universal dissemination of ideas it is an important factor in the formation of sound public opinion and the promotion of good citizenship.

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Sep 22, 1931

This not only makes for sound development within the industry, but enables it more intelligently and adequately to serve the public demand.

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