Herbert Hoover: “We are taking advantage of that occasion and the opportunity to discuss various matters in connection with the War…”

We have no desire for offensive armament.

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.

Any study of many of these public works provisions will indicate plainly their pork-barrel characteristics.

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