Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"It is therefore ordered that through the United States Shipping Board there be taken over to the United States the possession and title of the aforementioned vessel."

"I hereby fix the salary of the Alien Property Custodian heretofore appointed at the sum of $5,000 per annum."

"I hereby authorize and empower the Alien Property Custodian to employ and appoint in the manner provided in the trading with the enemy act in the District of Columbia and elsewhere."

"The Civil Service Commission concurs in the issuance of this order in view of the highly confidential character of the employments and the particular qualifications required."