Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"This order is issued on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Treasury."

"I hereby create a Committee on Public Information, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and a civilian who shall be charged with the executive dir..."

"As Civilian Chairman of this Committee, I appoint Mr. George Creel."

"Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the aforesaid Acts of Congress, do hereby prescribe, proclaim and mak..."