Herbert Hoover actually said...

I intensely regret that your decision is irrevocable and that, in the circumstances, the duty devolves upon me to accept your resignation.

Letter Accepting Resignation of Eugene Meyer as Federal Farm Loan Commissioner.

04/30/1929

More Herbert Hoover Quotes

I was a great deal struck with the many capable men there, especially the judges, and the chief justice.

The work of Governor Roosevelt has uncovered many lines of development.

to protect American workingmen from further competition for positions by new alien immigration during the existing conditions of employment

They have been extending their markets and have been making some shipments to England of bananas, with success.