Woodrow Wilson: “Boasting is always an empty business, which pleases nobody but the boaster.”

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

I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 440.

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.