Herbert Hoover actually said...

No appreciation I could express would even feebly represent the gratitude of the American people for your whole life of wonderful public service.

Letter Accepting the Resignation of Oliver Wendell Holmes as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

01/11/1932

More Herbert Hoover Quotes

He was my friend for over 20 years.

He has given much of his life to public service and has never refused a demand of the public interest.

His abilities, his character, his devotion to the highest of purposes made him a great citizen.

Mr. Cotton's passing is a great loss to the Government and to our country.