Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"It is my intention that the American representatives at Geneva should continue to discuss with the representatives of the other nations there the program for a general limitation of armaments conferen..."

"It has been the hope of the American Government, constantly expressed by the Congress since the Washington Conference, that a favorable opportunity might present itself to complete the work begun here..."

"At that time we were engaged in a great building program which, upon its completion, would have given us first place on the sea."

"I am sure that all governments and all peoples would choose a system of naval limitation in preference to consciously reverting to competitive building."