Herbert Hoover actually said...

It may delay the construction work for a month or two, but it is believed by the Navy that it makes a more perfect ship.

The President's News Conference

05/01/1930

More Herbert Hoover Quotes

It is well that the American people know the census is confidential.

It is well to have a confidential census taken by the Government to enumerate the people.

The census is vital to the progress and determination of many social policies.

In fact, it is the great stocktaking of American progress.