Herbert Hoover actually said...

"This is a matter of great importance to the shipping industry in this country, and is a matter of even greater importance to American citizens who are engaging in ocean voyages in increasing numbers."

"And furthermore, it is the belief of these leaders, which I share, that the building up of such organization must in all of our States of self-government be rounded upon the action of those States the..."

"This movement springing as it does from those States themselves gives further assurance of strengthening of the public service, and it is the public service that I must view."

"Now, the duty of reorganization to correct these conditions rests on the people of those States, and all the effort to that end will receive the hearty cooperation of this administration."