Herbert Hoover: “THE PRESIDENT. It seems a sad thing to bring you all here from really a good day, but I haven't a thing on my mind.”

There is another phase of the bill as passed which is disheartening.

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

I propose the adoption of the presentation already made at the Geneva Conference for the abolition of all tanks, all chemical warfare, and all large mobile guns.

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.