Herbert Hoover: “It was the spirit of America that made this the richest and most powerful nation on Earth.”

One never makes a statement like that.

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.

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

So much of the order of June 8, 1926, creating Reservoir-Site Reserve No. 17, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked