Herbert Hoover: “There appears to be a good deal of misimpression through the United States as to the situation there in respect to some…”

I propose that the treaty number and tonnage of battleships shall be reduced by one-third.

All bombing planes to be abolished.

You have always been a public spirited citizen, working for the best interests of your state and of the nation and I know that whether in diplomatic work or at home, you will continue to render valuable service.

We must make headway against the mutual fear and friction arising out of war armament which kill human confidence throughout the world.