Herbert Hoover actually said...

"But even in such charges the police should not be prejudged on the allegations of criminals themselves or those accused of crime."

"One position of headquarters messenger at the headquarters of the Philippine Department, when filled by an honorably discharged, enlisted man, who has been on duty at those headquarters."

"It is always possible that occasional individuals may have overstepped the law and humanity in treatment of criminals and those charged with crime, and if so, they should be severely punished."

"Mrs. Marie V. Abernethy may be appointed, as a clerk in the Treasury Department without regard to the length of time she has been separated from the service."