Herbert Hoover: “We are sending Mr. William R. Castle's name up to the Senate as a Special Ambassador to Japan during the period of the…”

One never makes a statement like that.

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.

There is another phase of the bill as passed which is disheartening.

I had the pleasure of his acquaintance and I shared the admiration he inspired in all who knew him by his joyous humanity and his unlimited interest in and devotion to the happiness and well-being of others.