Herbert Hoover actually said...

"If, by the grace of God, we have passed the worst of this storm, the future months will be easy."

"It is comforting to observe that this terrible and destructive practice has infected the Congress."

"This is a period when the ideals and hopes which have made America the envy of the world are being tested."

"The first duty of the Government-that is, to secure social tranquillity and to maintain confidence in our institutions--has been performed."