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Government Quotes by Herbert Hoover
- If America is to be run by the people, it is the people who must think. And we do not need to put on sackcloth…
- Whatever doubt there may be as to the quality or purpose of our free speech we certainly have ample volumes in production.
- We must not be misled by the claim that the source of all wisdom is in the government.
- The durability of free speech and free press rests on the simple concept that it search for the truth and tell the truth.
- Freedom requires that government keep the channels of competition and opportunity open, prevent monopolies, economic abuse and domination.
- The sole function of Government is to bring about a condition of affairs favorable to the beneficial development of private enterprise.
- You cannot extend the mastery of government over the daily life of a people without somewhere making it master of people's souls and thoughts.... Every…
- All progress and growth is a matter of change, but change must be growth within our social and government concepts if it should not destroy…
- If we could have but one generation of properly born, trained, educated, and healthy children, a thousand other problems of government would vanish.
- I am firmly opposed to the government entering into any business the major purpose of which is competition with our citizens... for the Federal Government…
- When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.
- If the law is upheld only by government officials, then all law is at an end.
- It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business.
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