On the recordFebruary 2, 1917
We are the sincere friends of the German people and earnestly desire to remain at peace with the Government which speaks for them.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe are the sincere friends of the German people and earnestly desire to remain at peace with the Government which speaks for them.
Address to a Joint Session of Congress on the Severance of Diplomatic Relations with Germany
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I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 440.