Herbert Hoover actually said...

"There is little need for me to express the gratitude which I know the whole country holds for this great service now added to a life of long devotion to public welfare."

"The willingness of our people to accept this added burden in these times in order impregnably to establish the credit of the Federal Government is a great tribute to their wisdom and courage."

"No department shall close a station no longer needed by it which is serving other Government departments without first making arrangements in respect to such service that are satisfactory to the depar..."

"The Government will encourage and foster the development of privately owned and operated radio facilities in such a manner that in time of war or similar national emergency there shall be available th..."