04/09/1920
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"War can come only by the wilful acts and aggressions of others."
"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."
"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."