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Adherence to the World Court
| Cycle | Candidate | Position | Solution | Strength | Attribution | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) | Adhere to the World Court; arbitration of disputes; consultation to enforce the Kellogg-Briand Pact | Adherence to the World Court with the pending Senate reservations; settlement of international disputes by arbitration; make the Pact of Paris effective by consultation and conference when treaty violations are threatene… | specific_pledge | party_platform | blocked |
| 1932 | Herbert Hoover (Republican) | Join the World Court with reservations; make the Kellogg-Briand Pact an instrument for consultation — but no commitments to use force | Adhere to the World Court 'under proper reservations preserving our freedom of action'; consult with other nations in emergencies under the Pact of Paris; enter 'no agreements committing us to any future course of action… | specific_pledge | candidate_direct | not_applicable |