Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"The eligibles thus utilized may be certified and appointed in the order of their grades in the same manner as though they had passed the Federal examination, and shall be entitled to all the rights an..."

"The United States Civil Service Commission must be satisfied that the examinations by such state, county or municipal commissions conform to the requirements of competition prescribed by the United St..."

"In view of the confidential nature of the work of the Council of National Defense and its importance to the Government in the crisis which has arisen, the Council is authorized to employ for the perio..."

"We are fighting for what we believe and wish to be the rights of mankind and for the future peace and security of the world."