Herbert Hoover actually said...

The whole agreement is a great step in world peace, and for the first time is an assurance of American parity in naval strength.

The economic importance of the accomplishment can best be measured in terms of the situation developed at the Geneva Conference.

The French and Italian Governments have shown the utmost good will in this Conference in an endeavor in the interest of world peace

When I initiated this negotiation it was after a critical examination of the experience before and after the Geneva Conference and a determi...