Herbert Hoover actually said...

I mourn his passing not only as one of the greatest men our nation has produced but as a personal friend.

Message of Sympathy on the Death of Thomas Alva Edison.

10/17/1931

More Herbert Hoover Quotes

Oh, no doubt.

Our Government has not been a party to, or exerted any voice in determination of reparation obligations.

It is not a political question or partisan in any sense.

This is naturally a national problem.