Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"The Government of the United States is most appreciative of the friendly spirit which has animated the Government of Japan in this undertaking."

"The Government of the United States believes that for it to continue to participate in guarding the districts now under Allied military protection is also, under present conditions, impracticable."

"The Government of the United States desires the Japanese Government to know that it regrets the necessity for this decision."

"The Government of the United States has given the most careful consideration to the subject matter of the communication from the Japanese Government."