10/11/1917
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"Such a peace with Germany—a peace in which none of the essential interests which we had at heart when we entered the war is safeguarded—is, or ought to be, inconceivable, as inconsistent with the dign..."
"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 bring myself to become party to an action which would place ineffaceable stain upon the gallantry and honor of the United States."
"This Joint Resolution which I return does not seek to accomplish any of these objects."