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 · 1929–19323,180 total · peak 1931 (1235)
1929: 764 quotes1930: 740 quotes1931: 1,235 quotes1932: 441 quotes
Apr 27, 1930

This is well indicated by the fact that less than one third of federal prisoners are due to prohibition.

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Apr 27, 1930

I cannot too strongly urge the necessity of action upon all these recommendations before adjournment.

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Apr 27, 1930

We are in need of vigorous reorganization of the Border Patrol in order to consolidate various agencies so as effectually to prevent illegal entry of both aliens and goods.

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Apr 25, 1930

It must, as I have said, be accomplished by creating a deliberate mosaic of constant action which carries conviction.

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Apr 25, 1930

Their health, their education and their high ideals will determine the quality of American civilization a generation hence.

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Apr 25, 1930

With their sisters, the boys hold in their hands the most precious hopes of the future of our country.

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Apr 25, 1930

I am strongly of the belief that during the period when the scientist must labor in his laboratory inventing relief the Government must have restraint against excessive sin.

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Apr 25, 1930

Universally the emotions and horrors of the night have a way of dissipating with the sunrise.

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Apr 25, 1930

Thereby, we have inaugurated one of the greatest economic experiments in history on a basis of nationwide cooperation, not of charity.

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Apr 25, 1930

We know that such ideas are anathema to the American mind, and no man could be elected a county commissioner on such a platform.

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Apr 25, 1930

I wish you every success in your program for National Boys' Week.

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Apr 25, 1930

The United States, devoted to peace, will make its own political policies.

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Apr 25, 1930

We know there is neither financial, territorial, nor military imperialism in the American heart.

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Apr 25, 1930

Theirs is a noble heritage and I have every faith that they will add to its priceless worth.

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Apr 25, 1930

One's taste for Roquefort cheese can be permanently destroyed by a microscope.

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Apr 25, 1930

I am merely saying that science and initiative of our people cure many national headaches.

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Apr 24, 1930

This order is issued on the recommendation of the Secretary of Commerce, and with the restriction that it does not confer upon Mrs. Marsh any status for subsequent employment in the classified service.

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Apr 24, 1930

The main point I wish to make is that it does not mean any increase in appropriations or expenditures in the next fiscal year.

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Apr 24, 1930

Mrs. Ida K. Marsh may be employed for one year in an appropriate position in the Bureau of the Census, without regard to the civil service rules.

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Apr 22, 1930

This order shall be effective only during the employment of Lieutenant Jett and Messrs. Ring and Cogley under the Federal Radio Commission and shall automatically end with the termination of their service with that commission.

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Apr 22, 1930

I AM GLAD to learn that you and Mrs. Markham are celebrating your seventy-eighth birthday together today, and I hope that through many more years you may enjoy the happiness which you have so freely given to others.

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Apr 22, 1930

The Executive order of February 3, 1927, is amended and the following is promulgated for the information and guidance of all concerned, effective immediately.

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