Herbert Hoover actually said...

"For the first time in history the Federal Government has taken an extensive and positive part in mitigating the effects of depression and expediting recovery."

"Great as have been our difficulties no man can contrast them with our experiences in previous great depressions or with the condition of other important industrial countries without a glow of pride in..."

"Under the guidance of Divine Providence they will return to us a greater and more wholesome prosperity than we have ever known."

"We have passed through no less than 15 major depressions in the last century."