Herbert Hoover actually said...

The increased naval expenditure is due to the expanded aviation, the new cruiser construction, and the Capital ship replacement programs.

Also some comparisons of Federal expenditures include the Post Office outlays.

The Cabinet members and heads of independent agencies have undertaken a searching inquiry into every branch of the Government as to methods ...

Including the estimated postal deficit the total budget estimates of expenditures for the present fiscal year are $4,203,254,457, as compare...