Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The drought situation has been the subject of several conferences between Secretary Hyde, Chairman [Alexander H.] Legge and myself."

"There is no doubt that it is of most serious character in some localities, and that unless it is remedied there will be a great deal of suffering."

"I have decided to appoint General MacArthur as Chief of Staff of the Army on the retirement of General [Charles P.] Summerall."

"No stone will be left unturned by the Federal Government in giving assistance to local authorities."