Herbert Hoover actually said...

"As a result of meetings of General [William W.] Atterbury, Mr. [Patrick E.] Crowley, Mr. [Daniel] Willard, Messrs. [Mantis J. and Oris P.] Van Sweringen and other representatives of the Pennsylvania, ..."

"I SEND you all my friendly greeting and best wishes on the occasion of this your first formal meeting outside of the United States and in Canadian territory."

"The uncertainties and the delays of nearly 10 years have seriously retarded development of the railways--have prevented their desirable growth in many directions, and have diminished their ability to ..."

"It is a happy omen and another one of the many examples showing the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation which unite us to our great northern neighbor."