Herbert Hoover actually said...

"There is no issue for or against power companies."

"I cannot admit the power in the Senate to encroach upon the Executive functions by removal of a duly appointed executive officer under the guise of reconsideration of his nomination."

"I regret that the Government should be absorbed upon such questions as the action of the Power Commission in employment or nonemployment of two subordinate officials at a time when the condition of th..."

"I regret that I must refuse to accede to the requests."