Herbert Hoover: “I wish it to be known and recorded by the new board that the President has no interest in this matter other than to see…”

One never makes a statement like that.

I had the pleasure of his acquaintance and I shared the admiration he inspired in all who knew him by his joyous humanity and his unlimited interest in and devotion to the happiness and well-being of others.

My dear Mrs. Bird: I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your brother, the universally beloved Father Francis P. Duffy.

I earnestly hope that this may be done.