The Depression Papers of Herbert Hoover

Press conference statement, May 22, 1931

The President said:

I do not propose to call an extra session of Congress. I know of nothing that would so disturb the healing processes now undoubtedly going on in the economic situation. We cannot legislate ourselves out of a world economic depression; we can and will work ourselves out. A poll of the members of Congress would show that a large majority agree with me in opposing an extra session.