Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"This is our opportunity to demonstrate the efficiency of a great Democracy."

"This order is issued on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Treasury."

"I hereby create a Committee on Public Information, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and a civilian who shall be charged with the executive dir..."

"As Civilian Chairman of this Committee, I appoint Mr. George Creel."