Herbert Hoover actually said...

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

"When I undertook this negotiation it was after a critical examination of the experience before and during and after the Geneva Conference"

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

"I am very greatly pleased with the final success of the Naval Arms Conference in London"