Herbert Hoover: “The reduction in governmental expenditures and the stability of Government finance is the most fundamental step that we…”

I propose that the arms of the world should be reduced by nearly one-third.

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.

The armaments of the world have grown up in general mutual relation to each other.

So much of the order of June 8, 1926, creating Reservoir-Site Reserve No. 17, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked