Herbert Hoover actually said...

"Secretary Stimson has undertaken the chairmanship of the delegation to the Arms Conference at Geneva."

"It is gratifying to state that he has accepted."

"I announce General Dawes' name at this time because of the required change in plans as to the Chairmanship of the delegation to the Arms Conference."

"I have requested General [Charles G.] Dawes to accept the position of President of the new Reconstruction Corporation."