Herbert Hoover actually said...

"On the part of the United States Government I accept with pleasure the share in this beautiful memorial, given by those who have helped to make it possible."

"They develop character and provide a rounded cultural equipment to students who do not wish professional specialization."

"It is a satisfaction that this memorial has taken not only the form of a beautiful building, but that within its walls there will be carried on the services it commemorates, services for our suffering..."

"There is a great need for such institutions, for in them is preserved to a high degree that personal relationship of teacher and student so difficult to maintain in the Universities."