Woodrow Wilson: “We are too big, too powerful, too self-respecting a nation to interpret with a too strained or refined reading the words…”

Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.

Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.

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…

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