Calvin Coolidge actually said...

But the main point that I wanted to emphasize is this: That as one holding the office that is responsible for our foreign relations and one ...

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 bus...

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