Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"The moment seems particularly opportune to try to secure further limitation of armament in accordance with the expressed will of the Congress."

"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."