Herbert Hoover actually said...

"During the period of economic dislocation through which we are passing insurance has been a major factor in maintaining stability and will contribute to recovery."

"I trust that your convention may be fruitful in sound plans and policies of such an important factor, both of relief and recovery."

"I am informed that more than half, or fifty-four per cent of the people of the United States, own life insurance."

"Consular agents are not authorized to address the Department of State directly."