Herbert Hoover actually said...

"Submission at this time of these additional projects for specific authorization and appropriation will afford employment for many thousands of men engaged in the building trades and allied industries."

"These expenditures have been rendered necessary to finally overcome the long delays in provision of quarters for Federal activities during recovery from the war, and are imperative for the more econom..."

"Respectfully,"

"We have determined to send up the Naval Arms Treaty immediately upon its receipt here in Washington."