Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I congratulate you cordially upon acquiring the services of my long time friend and co-laborer, George Akerson, whose ability, personality and loyalty I hold in the highest esteem."

"The conclusions of that Conference, so far as they propose immediately practical measures in behalf of childhood, depend for their application chiefly upon the States and the local communities."

"The work in behalf of children is so intimately a part of the life of the people that its control and direction need to be kept very close to them."

"He is equally to be congratulated upon the opportunity of such a profitable and congenial association with yourself in your increasingly important field of activity."