Herbert Hoover actually said...

"It is the purpose of the United States Government to do justice by the Indians and assist them to citizenship and participation in the benefits of our civilization."

"The result of the bill would seem to be, through a report to Congress from the Court of Claims, to create a lawful aspect to a claim which has no present legal standing."

"The disabled veterans by their service to our country have earned its undying gratitude and I gladly share in the honors you are paying them."

"By far the largest part of the huge sum proposed in this bill is to be available to those who are not in distress."