Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The State authorities of Oklahoma have brought about similar restraint upon an enormous new pool discovered at Oklahoma City."

"No right may be acquired to the released lands by settlement in advance of entry or otherwise, except strictly in accordance herewith."

"Coincident with these efforts, the State commissions working with other producers of California, Oklahoma, and Texas, brought about proration agreements amongst themselves."

"It it believed that if these two results could be brought about, the industry will soon readjust itself."