Herbert Hoover actually said...

"Mr. MacCracken probably will retire in a couple of months, and there has been no consideration of his successor yet."

"Professor Einstein ranks high among the foremost scientists of all time, who have enriched mankind by their invaluable contributions to thought and human progress."

"It is very fitting that distinguished educators and other public spirited Americans are paying this tribute to Professor Einstein."

"The formula upon which the commission must now act often requires that years be consumed in reaching conclusions where it should require only months."