Herbert Hoover: “I shall be making a recommendation to Congress that our departments should give preference to American goods in bids…”

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.

My dear Mrs. Bird: I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your brother, the universally beloved Father Francis P. Duffy.

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

One never makes a statement like that.