Herbert Hoover actually said...

"It is folly to think that because we are the richest Nation in the world we can out build all other countries."

"It will require many years to complete its construction."

"In aggregate this inland waterway undertaking represents a larger project than even the Panama Canal."

"Schedule A, Subdivision VIII, paragraph 5, of positions excepted from examination under the civil service rules is hereby amended to except guidance and placement officers under clause (a), and by add..."