Herbert Hoover actually said...

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

"I would like to add my congratulations for your own service and my confidence in Mr. Bassett, who will now succeed you"

"Yes, and just between ourselves that holiday is no certainty."

"It is at least an encouraging sign."