Herbert Hoover actually said...

"MRS. HOOVER joins me in extending deepest sympathy to you and your children in the passing of Mr. Bok."

"The Nation has lost a most distinguished and useful citizen whose life must ever be an inspiration to its youth."

"It is the most important of international conferences of a great many years, and probably the most important for many years to come."

"The conclusion reached by the Secretary of State has my approval, and I recommend that the Congress authorize an appropriation of $530 to be paid to the French Company of Marine and Commerce."