Herbert Hoover actually said...

"In fact, there are no half measures in oil conservation."

"Not only do we propose to stop the issue of development permits over public domain and other lands in control of the Government, which permits constitute the first step in the leasing of oil resources..."

"In other words, there will be complete conservation of Government oil in this administration."

"There will be no diplomatic appointments made until after Mr. Stimson's arrival in Washington."