Herbert Hoover actually said...

"Our difficulty is a diffusion of resources and the primary need is to mobilize them in such a way as to restore, in a number of localities, the confidence of the banker in his ability to continue norm..."

"It is a movement of national assurance and of unity of action in an American way to assist business, employment, and agriculture."

"The times call for unity of action on the part of our people."

"There is no justification for any such situation in view of the strength of our banking system and the strong position of our Federal Reserve System."