Herbert Hoover actually said...

Consular officers must report promptly to the department every change in the clerical personnel of their offices.

Leave of absence is granted, within statutory limitations, at the discretion of the President, acting through the Secretary of State.

Whenever it is determined that the efficiency rating of an officer is unsatisfactory, thereby meaning below the standards required for the s...

All absences of consular officers and employees from their posts, whether by leave or otherwise, must be reported to the Secretary of State ...