Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"Our influence is none the less valuable because we have insisted that it should not be used by one country against another, but for the fair and disinterested service of all."

"We expect to provide ourselves with reasonable protection, but we do not desire to enter into competition with any other country in the maintenance of land or sea forces."

"Our Government stands also thoroughly committed to the policy of avoiding competition in armaments."

"I, Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States of America, in pursuance of the said concurrent resolution, do hereby order that the flag of the United States be displayed on all Government buildin..."