10/21/1916
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"I cannot bring myself to become party to an action which would place ineffaceable stain upon the gallantry and honor of the United States."
"Have we sacrificed the lives of more than 100,000 Americans and ruined the lives of thousands of others and brought upon thousands of American families an unhappiness that can never end for purposes w..."
"I cannot but regard it as providential and not as a mere casual coincidence."
"Our recognition of the independence of Armenia will mean genuine liberty and assured happiness for her people."