Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"When a recommendation is supported by an official record that fact will be stated, and there will be included in the recommendation such information as will enable a prompt and certain identification ..."

"Each recommendation for the award of the decoration will show, in case of the person who is being recommended, the exact status of that person at the time he displayed the heroism or extraordinary ach..."

"The initial recommendation for the award of the decoration may be made by any officer having information of the facts."

"I don't know whether it would be feasible to secure any agreement with Japan and Great Britain."