Herbert Hoover actually said...

That distinction came abundantly to Thomas Alva Edison whose death in his 85th year has ended a life of courage and outstanding achievement.

Statement on the Death of Thomas Alva Edison.

10/17/1931

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We will probably have some compensation in the reduction of public debts and some other items.