Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I shall appoint someone from the Intermountain States to the vacancy."

"I regret to say that Commissioner [Johnston B. J. Campbell] has resigned."

"The broad problem is to better train the Indian youth to take care of themselves and their property."

"At the request of Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, I shall withdraw his name, as upon reconsideration he has concluded that he does not wish to accept the appointment."