Herbert Hoover actually said...

"It is always a loss to lose men of such character and distinction from the Government service."

"It is extremely desirable that a new District Judge for the State of Minnesota should be appointed and confirmed at the present session of Congress."

"He has found it is necessary to return to New York to practice law and becomes one of the principal partners in one of the leading firms."

"It would be a misfortune if Minnesota should not have the advantage of the establishment of this Court during the present session of Congress."