Political Quotes

Herbert Hoover

The Public Record

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 · 1929–19323,180 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 764 quotes1930: 740 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Feb 2, 1931

My own conviction is strongly that if we break down this sense of responsibility, of individual generosity to individual, and mutual self-help in the country in times of national difficulty and if we start appropriations of this character…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 2, 1931

The whole business situation would be greatly strengthened by the prompt completion of the necessary legislation of this session of Congress and thereby the unemployment problem would be lessened, the drought area indirectly benefited and…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 2, 1931

Our American system requires that municipal, county, and State governments shall use their own resources and credit before seeking such assistance from the Federal Treasury.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 30, 1931

It is hereby ordered, under authority contained in the act of June 21, 1906 (34 Stat. 325-326), that the trust period on allotments made to Indians of the Cheyenne River Reservation, S. Dak., which trust period expires during the calendar…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 30, 1931

I thank you warmly for your kind invitation to attend the testimonial dinner in honor of Dr. James Ewing on January 31st, and deeply regret that my duties here do not permit me to be present.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 30, 1931

Such a career is a service and an inspiration to humanity, and deserves the tribute of public praise.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 30, 1931

I should like to share in person in paying honor to such a useful and distinguished citizen, whose work as scientific researcher, teacher, and author has done so much to forward the attack upon the problem of cancer in particular and of…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

Yes, I will send the name of the new Governor up to Congress, and as soon as he is confirmed or otherwise we will make the changes.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

I have been very glad to welcome here today the Canadian Premier on his informal visit to Washington.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

Public Health Service: Research associates holding fellowships for a fixed term of service in the National Institute of Health under the act approved May 26, 1930.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

So much of Executive order of June 27, 1912, creating Power-Site Reserve No. 283, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked:

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

I consider it a great compliment that Mr. Bennett has found it possible to come to Washington.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

Informal conversations on problems of the future always lead to better understanding.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

The only other matter of interest that I have today is that we have undertaken to reorganize the Government of the Virgin Islands.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

I have been very glad to welcome today the Canadian Premier upon his informal visit to Washington.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 29, 1931

We are mutually interested in the common welfare of our peoples.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 26, 1931

We have regarded that matter as one of a good deal of importance, both as to the promotion of peace and especially the reduction of economic burdens in Europe.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 26, 1931

So much of the orders of November 17, 1909, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 65, and July 2, 1910, creating Power-Site Reserve No. 65, as affects the lands hereinafter described, is hereby revoked

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 26, 1931

So much of the orders of November 16, 1909, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 61, and July 2, 1910, creating Power-Site Reserve No. 61, as affects the lands hereinafter described, is hereby revoked

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 26, 1931

So much of the orders of November 16, 1909, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 60, and July 2, 1910, creating Power-Site Reserve No. 60, as affects the lands hereinafter described, is hereby revoked

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 26, 1931

Those negotiations, of course, we are hopeful will go forward but are not negotiations in which we have any direct interest at all, and which we could not be a party to otherwise than perhaps just friendly suggestions.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 26, 1931

We have already demobilized our Army down to the point where it is not a threat against nations.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like Herbert Hoover