Herbert Hoover: “Ours is a government by opinion and the press is the most important part of that process.”

I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation for the Department of State for the fiscal year 1932, to remain available until June 30, 1933, amounting to $40,000, for an…

You have always been a public spirited citizen, working for the best interests of your state and of the nation and I know that whether in diplomatic work or at home, you will continue to render valuable service.

These expenditures cannot be recovered; they must be met by the taxpayer now or in the future.

The applicant's name should appear in full on the front page of the application, thus, 'John Henry Smith,' not 'J.H. Smith'