Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I have received the proposals of the high officials of the Navy of plans for reduction of expenditures."

"While governmental economy as a whole is strongly desired by the public, yet every variety of expenditure has its adherents throughout the country."

"The second difficulty is that the Federal Government must make its contribution to expanded employment so long as the present situation continues."

"Dayton's method of responding to this emergency is characteristically American in its quick initiative, its energy and its flexibility to local conditions and needs."