Herbert Hoover actually said...

There is a sentimentalism in some people which makes popular heroes out of criminals which needs replacement by a sentimentalism that makes a popular hero of the policeman for the courage and devotion he shows in protection of our citizens.

Context

Radio Remarks to the Annual Convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police

10/11/1931

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