Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I regret that I must refuse to accede to the requests."

"Much of the debate indicates plainly that those who favored this resolution are intent upon removing Messrs. Smith, Draper, and Garsaud, not because they are unqualified but to insist upon the Senate'..."

"I cannot, however, allow a false issue to be placed before the country."

"The details of this estimate, the necessity therefor, and the reason for its submission at this time are set forth in the letter of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, transmitted herewith, with..."