Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I have no right to pass any judgment on that question, the facts of which have not been thoroughly sifted by any public tribunal, but I might say that this is entirely a case of local authorities, and..."

"I have asked the Navy to make arrangements for a reception fitting to Ambassador Herrick's great public service and the feeling that I know our people have entertained toward him."

"I am glad to see the interest taken in the city by the congressional committees over the very careful selection of a site."

"A very great honor and courtesy have been shown by France to the United States in the arrangements they have made for the return of the body of a most distinguished American citizen--Ambassador Herric..."