Woodrow Wilson actually said...

All persons are warned against entering into any agreement, combination, or conspiracy which will prevent any of said lands from selling adv...

We owe it to a due regard for our own rights as a nation, to our sense of duty as a representative of the rights of neutrals the world over,...

The Government of the United States earnestly protested.

I have taken it, and taken it in the confidence that it will meet with your approval and support.