Herbert Hoover actually said...

"Our bankers have given aid during the depression to various South American countries and so far as the administration is aware those countries are making every effort fully to maintain their credit an..."

"There is absolutely no foundation for the stories circulated in the press to the effect that this Government is considering plans for or discussions concerning South American debts."

"Be, and the same are hereby, placed under the control of the Secretary of the Interior for disposition as provided by the act of July 5, 1884 (23 Stat. 103), or as may be otherwise provided by law."

"Mrs. Florence R. Hopkins may be appointed to a suitable position in the Treasury Department without compliance with the civil-service rules."