The worst evil of disregard for some law is that it destroys respect for all law.

Herbert Hoover

Inaugural Address of Herbert Hoover

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Rule of law Law

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Herbert Hoover

Source

Inaugural Address of Herbert Hoover Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1929 1920s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Hoover, Herbert. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1929, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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