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

Our role in cooperation is different from that of the nations of Europe.

There are ever present in the world the causes of friction.

The part of each of our governments in the promotion of world peace will be different.

This society was rounded in proud memory of the spirit of this Nation in its first fight for freedom.