Woodrow Wilson: “During such breakdowns they cease operation for hours and for even days together.”

In recommending to you that Congress take appropriate action with regard to this agreement, certain facts should be brought to your attention.

public interests require that the Senate of the United States be convened at twelve o'clock on the fourth day of March next to receive such communications as may be made by the Executive.

The burdens of war are not lifted when the fighting ceases.

I suggest to my fellow-countrymen that the circles around their Christmas trees will be incomplete unless, mingled with their own expectant children, they shall visualize some of the waifs of Central Europe.