Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"Whereas Proclamations having been issued by me declaring the neutrality of the United States of America in the wars now existing between various European nations;"

"The Secretary of State will detail such diplomatic agents as may be necessary, including an adviser upon diplomatic procedure and law, to accompany the Assistant Secretary of War on the first shipment..."

"He will use all avenues of communication available to gather and distribute all obtainable facts."

"The enforcement of this order is hereby delegated to the Secretary of the Navy, who is authorized and directed to take such action in the premises as to him may appear necessary."