Herbert Hoover actually said...

I have been very much gratified at the reception that the message I sent yesterday had both in the press and in the Congress, and the congressional committees are deeply engrossed in those measures, and I am anticipating expeditious action.

Context

The President's News Conference

01/04/1932

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