Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"As soon as that can be done, we will then feel at liberty to withdraw."

"I have never been to the Philippines, nor am I a particular student of them, but I get the general impression that they are making very good progress there—very encouraging progress."

"I haven't detailed information."

"I suppose my own position is the well-known position that has been reiterated from time to time by the Government of the United States, of a desire to see the Philippines under self-government as soon..."