Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"The Secretary of State will detail such diplomatic agents as may be necessary, including an adviser upon diplomatic procedure and law, to accompany the Assistant Secretary of War on the first shipment..."

"The Secretary of War will detail officers for the purpose of organizing and conducting the relief work among, and the transportation of, the refugees."

"The Secretary of the Treasury will make arrangements for handling the funds, determining, after such consultation as may be necessary, how much shall be shipped abroad and how the sums which will be r..."

"He will use all avenues of communication available to gather and distribute all obtainable facts."