Herbert Hoover actually said...

No, I haven't had a word. I am in hopes he will give you something to fill the papers with in the morning, successfully.

I am expecting Mr. Byrd to fill your columns in the morning, so that I won't have to do anything for you today.

We are proud of your courage and your leadership.

I know that I speak for the American people when I express their universal pleasure at your successful flight over the South Pole.