Herbert Hoover actually said...

The Federal Government has already extended assistance in some portions of those localities and the Red Cross is actively engaged in relief ...

While suffering within the areas affected is acute, the extent of the drought and damage is comparatively minor to that which we confronted ...

I have directed officials of the Department of Agriculture to undertake, in cooperation with local and State authorities, such organization ...

It is my happy privilege on behalf of our nation to congratulate the Commission.