Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I propose to promulgate the tariff increases which were recently recommended by the majority of the Tariff Commission on linseed, milk, cream, and window glass."

"Mrs. Juliette V. Harring may be appointed to an appropriate position in the Department of Commerce without regard to the civil service rules."

"I have no plans for the summer, and shall make none until the situation becomes somewhat clearer."

"Arbitration of commercial disputes in place of avoidable litigation increases business efficiency by promoting good will and mutual confidence."