Herbert Hoover actually said...

The public works expenditure here given embraces rivers and harbor improvement, flood control, Boulder Dam, public buildings, public roads, etc.

White House Statement on Government Expenditures.

07/17/1930

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Informal conversations on problems of the future always lead to better understanding.

The only other matter of interest that I have today is that we have undertaken to reorganize the Government of the Virgin Islands.

I have been very glad to welcome today the Canadian Premier upon his informal visit to Washington.

I didn't say 'set a fashion.' I said 'in such a fashion.'