Herbert Hoover: “OUR DRIVE for increase in construction and improvement work to take up unemployment is showing most encouraging results…”

One never makes a statement like that.

There is another phase of the bill as passed which is disheartening.

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

You have always been a public spirited citizen, working for the best interests of your state and of the nation and I know that whether in diplomatic work or at home, you will continue to render valuable service.