It is well to remember that the office of Chief Executive is in part a symbol of the nation and that leaders in a nation may differ in their own house but they have instant solidarity in the presence of foreign attack
Herbert HooverAny practice of business which would dominate the country by its own selfish interest is a destruction of equality of opportunity. Government in business, except in emergency, is also a destruction of equal opportunity and the incarnation of tyranny through bureaucracy.
Herbert HooverThe most essential factor to economic recovery today [1932] is the restoration of confidence.
Herbert HooverThere are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing.
Herbert Hoover