Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"I hereby direct that the Secretary of the Navy shall have and exercise all power and authority vested in me in said sections of said acts, in so far as applicable to and in furtherance of the construc..."

"The powers herein delegated to the Secretary of the Navy may, in his discretion, be exercised directly by him, or through any other officer or officers who, acting under his direction, have authority ..."

"This is a most welcome visit because it means a most welcome thing."

"I think nothing would be more deplorable than that."