Woodrow Wilson actually said...

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

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching...

I herewith call your attention to an agreement with Belgium made by the British and French Premiers and myself.

The neutrality of Belgium was guaranteed by the Treaty of London of 1839.