Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The first duty to one's suffering countrymen is to assure them that this will be done, so that we maintain their courage and fortitude."

"I have decided to ask the Governors of the States most acutely affected to meet with us here next Thursday afternoon with view to developing definite plans of relief."

"Secretary Hyde has instructed the county agents this week to make a resurvey of the entire situation, both as to the further development of drought in this acute area--this report being as of August 1..."

"In any event, in the most acute areas we should now lay the foundation for effective local and State organization, the object of which is to prevent suffering amongst farm families deprived of support..."