F. Edward Hebert Quotes


I am a Hawk!


Context

Hebert was one of the first politicians to formally use the language of “Hawks” and “Doves” to publicly state his views on military matters.


Citations

Felix Edward Hebert, 1901-1979, U.S. Congressman (Democrat, LA), Chairman, House Armed Services Committ, Quoted by Richard M. Nixon, October 12, 1971

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F. Edward Hebert
F. Edward Hebert
  • Born: October 12, 1901
  • Died: December 29, 1979
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist, Politician

Felix Edward Hébert was an American journalist and congressman from Louisiana. He represented the New Orleans-based 1st congressional district as a Democrat for 18 consecutive terms, from 1941 until his retirement in 1977. He remains Louisiana's longest-serving U.S. representative.