My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.
Herbert HooverAbout author
- Author's profession: President
- Nationality: american
- Born: August 10, 1874
- Died: October 20, 1964
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