Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I transmit herewith for the information of the Congress the official report of the American Samoan Commission."

"Any obligations incurred prior to the date of retirement or separation from the service for which expenditures from official funds have not been made, and all obligations incurred subsequent to such d..."

"No draft drawn by a Foreign Service officer who has resigned, retired, or for any other cause become separated from the service will be paid."

"Payment from official funds may be made for all obligations, including those for transportation, incurred prior to the date of retirement or separation from the service of the officer, provided paymen..."