Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I have sent a letter to the Secretary of War congratulating the Department for the success in the conduct of the maneuvers."

"They have during the year saved about $11 million by economies throughout the various divisions."

"Of the appropriations for this next year and these balances, it is expected that about $20 million will be saved during the next year."

"I greatly regret that your personal situation is such that you cannot continue on the Board for the present."