Woodrow Wilson: “I have come here for the simple purpose of expressing my very deep interest in what these conferences are intended to…”

I regret that I am not able to see in the condition of the world at large or in the needs of the United States any such change as would justify the restriction upon that minimum which is proposed by the House Joint Resolution.

The authorization granted to the United States Fuel Administration and the United States Fuel Administrator by paragraph 5 of the executive order of July 3, 1918, was and is terminated as of January 1st, 1920, and the said powers were and…

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

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