Herbert Hoover actually said...

I am sure the whole Nation bids Godspeed to the American delegation that leaves tomorrow for the London Naval Conference.

The difficulties of finding a basis that will be acceptable to five different nations are great, but they are not insuperable.

“The conclusions of the Conference must be such as to give a sense of security and satisfaction to each of the nations.

We go to London in a fine atmosphere of international good will, and it is the duty of our country to preserve that atmosphere so far as lie...