Herbert Hoover actually said...

"It is true that these economic things are not the objective of life itself."

"There is one certainty in the future of a people of the resources, intelligence, and character of the people of the United States-that is prosperity."

"I believe I can say with assurance that our joint undertaking has succeeded to a remarkable degree, and that it furnishes a basis of great tribute to our people for unity of action in time of national..."

"The details of this estimate, the necessity therefor, and the reasons for its submission at this time are set forth in the letter of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget transmitted herewith."