Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"This Government has been informed that the Reparation Commission is considering the establishment of two expert committees, one to consider the means of balancing the budget of Germany and the measure..."

"So that political recommendations, while they are helpful and will be given due consideration, cannot be entirely the determining factor in making appointments to the United States' bench."

"This Government believes that the proposed inquiry will be of great value and in view of its direct interest as a creditor, and of the importance of the economic recuperation of Europe, it would view ..."

"This Government has been informed that the Reparations Commission is considering the establishment of two expert Committees."