Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The situation is a serious one and demands that we all make the most earnest efforts to eliminate or postpone all such activities as may be so treated without serious detriment to the public welfare."

"The major problem is one affecting primarily the banking and credit conditions and can best be solved by the voluntary cooperation of the bankers of the world rather than by governments with their con..."

"I WISH to convey to you my sincere congratulations."

"The combined effect should enable the German people with their resources, industry, and courage, to overcome the temporary difficulties and restore their credit."