Herbert Hoover: “We will, however, in order that every community may know exactly where it stands, give you a list of all the buildings…”

My dear Mrs. Bird: I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your brother, the universally beloved Father Francis P. Duffy.

One never makes a statement like that.

There is another phase of the bill as passed which is disheartening.

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.