Herbert Hoover actually said...

"In accordance with the tradition since their beginning that heads of states should open the Olympic Games, I had hoped to avail myself of that pleasure, and I had also hoped to spend a few weeks at my..."

"I have informed Republican leaders that except for a few major addresses expounding policies of the administration I will not take part in the forthcoming campaign as my undivided attention must be gi..."

"The campaign will be conducted and managed entirely by Chairman Sanders and the Republican organization."

"They have been most kind."