Herbert Hoover: “I shall appreciate it if you will present my cordial greetings to those attending the dinner in Washington on January…”

Provided further, That the charge for the issue of an original passport shall be $9.

I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation for the Department of State for the fiscal year 1932, to remain available until June 30, 1933, amounting to $40,000, for an…

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.

The reductions must be real and positive.