Woodrow Wilson actually said...

I do hereby proclaim Thursday, the thirtieth day of May, a day already freighted with sacred and stimulating memories, a day of public humil...

by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the aforesaid acts of Congress do hereby prescribe, proclaim and make known

I am sure that I am speaking the mind of all thoughtful Americans when I say that it is our duty as the representatives of the nation to do ...

To assume control of the vast railway systems of the country is, I realize, a very great responsibility.