Herbert Hoover: “I have nothing of special moment today.”

I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation for the Department of State for the fiscal year 1932, to remain available until June 30, 1933, amounting to $40,000, for an…

I propose that the arms of the world should be reduced by nearly one-third.

Provided further, That the charge for the issue of an original passport shall be $9.

I am glad to see the adoption by the Senate and House of the principle of generous relief to unemployment.