Quote by Herbert Hoover
When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor when we have a constr

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man. – Herbert Hoover

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Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body – the producers and consumers themselves. – Herbert Hoover

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The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul. – Herbert Hoover

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Well, I think any time you delve into this sort of religion, politics, as you well know, youre going to, you know, touch a few nerves. I wasnt – now – and this is the honest truth. – Mel Gibson

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Without alienation, there can be no politics. – Arthur Miller

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Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress but I repeat myself. – Mark Twain

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In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at. – Christian Nestell Bovee

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Look folks, we know who built this country and we know who is going to rebuild it. Its you. Instead of vilifying you, we should be thanking you. We owe you. – Joe Biden

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