Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"We must defend our commerce and the lives of our people in the midst of the present trying circumstances, with discretion but with clear and steadfast purpose."

"No one doubts what it is our duty to do."

"I am the friend of peace and mean to preserve it for America so long as I am able."

"an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene at the Capitol, in the city of Washington, on the fifth day of March next, at twelve o'clock noon"