Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"There is no way we could make any private understanding."

"As far as I can see myself and as far as I am advised by the members of my Cabinet, Mr. Hoover, who keeps very closely in touch with the business situation, and Mr. Mellon, who is in touch with the ba..."

"This country hasn't any method of making any understandings except through the duly authorized channels of treaties."

"The business conditions in the country are more than meeting expectations."