Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"It is plainly my present duty to attend the Peace Conference in Paris."

"A group of men in the Senate have deliberately chosen to embarrass the administration of the Government."

"I must make my choice between these two duties, and I confidently hope that the people of the country will think that I am making the right choice."

"It is also my duty to be in close contact with the public business during session of the Congress."