Herbert Hoover: “We must have insistent and determined reduction in Government expenses.”

I am glad to see the adoption by the Senate and House of the principle of generous relief to unemployment.

There is another phase of the bill as passed which is disheartening.

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.

No such suggestion has ever been made by any American official.