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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Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men. – Herbert Hoover

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Honest differences of views and honest debate are not disunity. They are the vital process of policy making among free men. – Herbert Hoover

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America wants solutions. America wants a leader. No more tabloid politics. – Alveda King

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A lot of men in politics suddenly woke up to the issue of women in politics when they realised: hey, there are votes in this! – Theresa May

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The advantage of the internet is that it has taken away the charade of politics. China has heard of democracy and people know about certain concepts they wouldnt have previously. – Marilyn Manson

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I think that people are tired. Theyre tired of the same old kind of politics. People want a new tone to politics. – Michelle Obama

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