Banks are an almost irresistible attraction for that element of our society which seeks unearned money. J. Edgar Hoover attractionbankelement Change image and share on social
Justice is merely incidental to law and order. J. Edgar Hoover incidentaljusticelaw Change image and share on social
The cure for crime is not the electric chair, but the high chair. J. Edgar Hoover chaircrimecure Change image and share on social
We are a fact-gathering organization only. We don't clear anybody. We don't condemn anybody. J. Edgar Hoover clearcondemnfact Change image and share on social
I regret to say that we of the FBI are powerless to act in cases of oral-genital intimacy, unless it has in some way obstructed interstate commerce. J. Edgar Hoover actcasecommerce Change image and share on social
Just the minute the FBI begins making recommendations on what should be done with its information, it becomes a Gestapo. J. Edgar Hoover beginfbigestapo Change image and share on social
No amount of law enforcement can solve a problem that goes back to the family. J. Edgar Hoover amountbackenforcement Change image and share on social
Above all, I would teach him to tell the truth Truth-telling, I have found, is the key to responsible citizenship. The thousands of criminals I have seen in 40 years of law enforcement have had one thing in common: Every single one was a liar. J. Edgar Hoover citizenshipcommoncriminal share on social
