We were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American…

We were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American System of rugged individualism and a European philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines-doctrines of paternalism and static socialism.

Herbert Hoover

1928

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Hoover, Herbert. Campaign speech about the principles and ideals of the United States Government. 22 Oct. 1928, New York City, NY, USA.

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