Herbert Hoover actually said...

"Independence tomorrow without assured economic stability would result in the collapse of Philippine Government revenues and the collapse of all economic life in the islands."

"His patriotism was reflected in all his service to the public welfare."

"I prized his friendship and mourn his loss as a friend and a splendid American."

"In the interest of the Philippine people, the time clement involves the necessity that independence must be assured of durability and the Government of the Philippines must be assured of stability."