Woodrow Wilson: “Not only that, but I do insist that they should be debated more fairly.”

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

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

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.

The burdens of war are not lifted when the fighting ceases.