Herbert Hoover actually said...

"Few writers of our day have done more to disseminate truth regarding national affairs, always for the advancement of our country."

"The New Year will bring many problems, but if we at home and you abroad maintain our industry, courage, and confidence in the principles and institutions which this country exemplifies, we can do much..."

"He was highly deserving of the designation voluntarily given to him by his fellow journalists, 'dean' of the corps of Washington correspondents."

"Richard V. Oulahan was an outstanding journalist, a good friend and a wise counsellor."