Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"No selfish motive touched his public life; he held important office only as a sacred trust of honor from his country."

"No man in time of war showed greater devotion or gave greater sacrifice than Secretary Woodin."

"To Secretary Bryan political courage was not a virtue to be sought or attained, for it was an inherent part of the man."

"It is impossible for us to tell you how deeply grieved we are at the news of Will's death."