Herbert Hoover actually said...

"There are no half measures in conservation of oil."

"Not only do we propose to stop the issue of development permits over public domain and other lands in control of the Government, which permits constitute the first step in the leasing of oil resources..."

"They know there is a limit to oil supplies, and that the time will come when the Nation will need this oil much more than it is needed now."

"The Secretary of War has already, through the Corps Area Commander, offered to take any steps necessary to give the full support of the Federal Government to the local authorities in service to the pe..."