Herbert Hoover: “The overcrowding of the prisons themselves is inhumane and accentuates criminal tendencies.”

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.

It was unfortunate also that the provision for agricultural relief through the Reconstruction Corporation was omitted.

One never makes a statement like that.

I earnestly hope that this may be done.