Herbert Hoover actually said...

"ON THIS memorable anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Colombia, it gives me great pleasure to express to Your Excellency in the name of the Government and people of the United States mo..."

"It is our understanding that the Conference is limited entirely to questions of the present emergency."

"Above all yours is a mission of exemplifying the standards of individual conduct which are the basis of national character."

"It is significant not only to you, but to the whole Nation by reason of your past services and your potentialities for even greater usefulness in the future."