Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The compact was originally, signed 5 years ago by the seven States subject to ratification by their legislatures."

"I have one question asking if I am going to take a summer home in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and the answer is that I am not."

"The difficulties over the respective water rights of the different States have served to prevent development in a large way for nearly a quarter of a century."

"As a matter of some background in connection with the budget for next year, the discussions of which have been going on, the circular sent out did not amplify the situation from the public point of vi..."