Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I do pray for the success of your endeavors, for by such success you will have performed one of the greatest services to our generation."

"She has had an extraordinary offer, which I do not feel justified in again requesting her to sacrifice."

"Mrs. Willebrandt has been a most effective official of this Government."

"Mrs. Willebrandt remained in the administration after March 4, when she wished to go out to the private practice of law, at the request of the Attorney General that she might assist in building up the..."