Herbert Hoover actually said...

I DEEPLY REGRET to learn of the death of your husband, Herbert Knox Smith, whose career was one of such distinguished public service.

Message of Sympathy on the Death of Herbert Knox Smith.

12/17/1931

More Herbert Hoover Quotes

Mrs. Josephine Jackley may be appointed a clerk in the Treasury Department without compliance with the civil service rules.

I THANK YOU for your kind message sent as you crossed the frontier from the United States to Canada.

the peoples of Great Britain and the United States have been brought even closer together by your visit.

we were all grateful for the opportunity of manifesting our sincere appreciation of the spirit in which you came to us.