Presidents cannot always kick evil-minded persons out of the front door. Such persons are often selected by the electors to represent them.
Herbert HooverThe sole function of Government is to bring about a condition of affairs favorable to the beneficial development of private enterprise.
Herbert HooverEvery collectivist revolution rides in on a Trojan horse of "Emergency". It was a tactic of Lenin, Hitler and Mussolini.... The invasion of New Deal Collectivism was introduced by this same Trojan horse.
Herbert HooverThe recognition of Russia on November 16, 1933, started forces which were to have considerable influence in the attempt to collectivize the United States.
Herbert HooverWe supported the cooperative movement among farmers. The movement was still young and stubbornly opposed to the commercial distributors. I believed it to be one of the most helpful undertakings, for according to my social theories any organization run by citizens for their own welfare is preferable to the same action by the government.
Herbert Hoover