Herbert Hoover actually said...

"This order shall take effect immediately and shall supersede the Executive Order No. 4224½ of May 15, 1925."

"It is a notable act of courageous cooperation and has been undertaken in the face of seriously reduced income due to the depression."

"The rains of the last few days have stemmed the spread of the drought and greatly improved the situation outside of the acutely affected area."

"In accordance with the conclusions of my conference with the Governors, I have appointed Secretary Hyde to undertake coordination between Federal and State activities as Chairman of the National Droug..."