Herbert Hoover actually said...

"Few writers of our day have done more to disseminate truth regarding national affairs, always for the advancement of our country."

"I send cordial greetings at the advent of the New Year to our diplomatic and consular officers abroad with all good wishes for the satisfactions which your service merits."

"The New Year will bring many problems, but if we at home and you abroad maintain our industry, courage, and confidence in the principles and institutions which this country exemplifies, we can do much..."

"He was highly deserving of the designation voluntarily given to him by his fellow journalists, 'dean' of the corps of Washington correspondents."