Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I am in hopes that Arizona and California may compose their mutual problems which have hitherto prevented Arizona from joining in the compact."

"That is all I am able to deal with today."

"As a matter of some background in connection with the budget for next year, the discussions of which have been going on, the circular sent out did not amplify the situation from the public point of vi..."

"The compact was originally, signed 5 years ago by the seven States subject to ratification by their legislatures."