"What I said about quoting the President in relation to the use of the term as spokesman wasn't said for publication."
"I think your ingenuity will provide you with one."
"The only thing I am suggesting is that you observe the rule of not quoting the President."
"It has never been authorized and has been used in a way that it is perfectly apparent that when the word is used it means the President."
"I didn't speak of Mr. Hoover's abilities the other day."
"Certainly, I have no desire to do that and shouldn't want to be thought so lacking in appreciation of a man of his abilities as to think that he wasn't well qualified for any position in the Cabinet t..."
"Of course, the place that he is in now is one of great importance and of constantly increasing importance, not only on account of our domestic commerce, but on account of our foreign commerce, which u..."
"I had rather assumed that that would be assumed by the conference."
"His reputation is so well established in this country, and indeed abroad, for ability and executive achievement that I doubt very much if I should be able to shake it even if I wished to."
"If he does resign, Mr. Hoover will not be appointed Secretary of State."
"What I am telling you is a general principle."