Herbert Hoover actually said...

I have been interested to learn of your plans for a Building Merchandise Exposition as part of a systematic effort to promote modernization ...

I hope that the exposition may contribute to attaining your objectives.

Such activity is an important supplement to new construction and is also desirable as a measure to promote employment.

No appreciation I could express would even feebly represent the gratitude of the American people for your whole life of wonderful public ser...