Apr 13, 1930
The first principle in prevention of war is to guide our national conduct in justice, consideration, and kindliness to other nations so as to give no justified cause for ill will or suspicion.
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.
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Apr 13, 1930
The part of each of our governments in the promotion of world peace will be different.
Apr 13, 1930
Statesmen over a generation have realized that with this growth of international law and precedent another method can be contributed to the pacific settlement of a vast number of incidental controversies of justiciable character.
Apr 13, 1930
War arises from a state of fear, a sense of injustice, and an ill will which culminates in uncontrollable national passions.
Apr 13, 1930
You who trace your lineage back to that gallant group have a right to be proud.
Apr 13, 1930
Our role in cooperation is different from that of the nations of Europe.
Apr 10, 1930
The savings are not alone to the United States but to Great Britain and Japan as well.
Apr 10, 1930
There are no political undertakings of any kind in the present treaty, except an agreement for the regulation of the conduct of submarines against merchant ships in time of war.
Apr 10, 1930
When I undertook this negotiation it was after a critical examination of the experience before and during and after the Geneva Conference
Apr 10, 1930
When I initiated this negotiation it was after a critical examination of the experience before and after the Geneva Conference and a determination that the causes of that failure could be met with adequate preparation and preliminary…
Apr 10, 1930
The French and Italian Governments have shown the utmost good will in this Conference in an endeavor in the interest of world peace
Apr 10, 1930
There are no political undertakings of any kind in the present treaty except an agreement for the regulation of the conduct of submarines against merchant ships in time of war.
Apr 10, 1930
The whole agreement is a great step in world peace, and for the first time is an assurance of American parity in naval strength.
Apr 10, 1930
The economic importance of the accomplishment can best be measured in terms of the situation developed at the Geneva Conference.
Apr 10, 1930
I wish to congratulate the delegations of the other governments for their constructive and courageous action.
Apr 10, 1930
The most vital feature of its great accomplishments for peace is the final abolition of competition in naval arms between the greatest naval powers
Apr 10, 1930
I am very greatly pleased with the final success of the Naval Arms Conference in London
Apr 10, 1930
The most vital feature of its great accomplishments for peace is the final abolition of competition in naval arms between the greatest naval powers and the burial of the fears and suspicions which have been the constant product of rival…
Apr 10, 1930
I am greatly pleased with the final success of the Naval Arms Conference in London and I have today telegraphed the delegation expressing my approval of the result achieved and my admiration for their patience and determination in an…
Apr 9, 1930
Leopoldville, Belgian Congo, upon the transfer of the consulate at Loanda, Angola, to Leopoldville.
Apr 7, 1930
Returns may be open to inspection by officers and employees of the Department of Commerce, for statistical purposes
Apr 7, 1930
I am not advocating that all public services be turned over to engineers.
Apr 7, 1930
Our age is marked by two tendencies, the democratic and the scientific.
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