Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"This order shall take effect from date."

"By virtue of the authority vested in me by law, the following described defensive sea areas for the terminal ports of The Panama Canal are hereby established, to be maintained until further notificati..."

"We cannot take the word of the present rulers of Germany as a guaranty of anything that is to endure."

"These regulations are subject to modification by the senior officer of the Harbor Entrance Patrol when the public interest may require; and such notification as circumstances may permit will be issued..."