Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"I further hereby vest in said War Trade Board the power and authority to issue, under such terms and conditions as are not inconsistent with law, or to withhold or refuse, licenses to trade either dir..."

"I hereby establish a War Trade Board"

"I hereby vest in the Secretary of State the executive administration of the provisions of subsection (b)."

"I further authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to grant a license under such terms and conditions as are not inconsistent with law or to withhold or refuse the same to any 'enemy' or 'ally of enemy..."