Herbert Hoover actually said...

"I would like to add my congratulations for your own service and my confidence in Mr. Bassett, who will now succeed you"

"Yes, and just between ourselves that holiday is no certainty."

"It is at least an encouraging sign."

"It is ordered that no parrots may be introduced into the United States or any of its possessions or dependencies from any foreign port, for such period of time as may be deemed necessary, except under..."