Herbert Hoover actually said...

"There is not time for me to shake hands with each of you, for it is about time for your dinner."

"It gives me much pleasure on this anniversary of Your Majesty's birth to send you sincere felicitations and best wishes for a long and prosperous reign."

"Mrs. Hoover and I want to express our appreciation for this welcome--for this is an unusual welcome--so I will shake hands collectively with all of you."

"Anything which strengthens the family and gives a deeper significance to family life is salutary, not only for the family but for the nation."