Herbert Hoover: “It gives me much pleasure to extend to Your Excellency on this auspicious occasion the sincere good wishes of my…”

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.

One never makes a statement like that.

I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation for the Department of State for the fiscal year 1932, to remain available until June 30, 1933, amounting to $40,000, for an…

I earnestly hope that this may be done.