Herbert Hoover actually said...

"All one can say in response to greetings of so warm and cordial a character is wholly inadequate."

"I do wish to express to you the gratitude of Mrs. Hoover and myself for the kindliness and cordiality of your welcome."

"It is most kind of you to come to the station to greet Mrs. Hoover and me this morning."

"The editor in an American community has a most serious responsibility today."