06/13/1917
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"I am proud to be President of a Nation which contains so large an element of the Italian race."
"It will always be a matter of pride with me to remember this association."
"My sentiment, coming from the heart, is the sentiment of the American people."
"It is impossible at this distance that my voice should reach all of you, but I want you to know that I bring the greetings, and affectionate greetings, of the people of the United States to the people..."