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Woodrow Wilson: I welcome this occasion to announce to the Congress my purpose to join in Paris the representatives of the governments…

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I welcome this occasion to announce to the Congress my purpose to join in Paris the representatives of the governments with which we have been associated in the war against the Central Empires for the purpose of discussing with them the main features of the treaty of peace.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson announces his intention to join peace discussions in Paris following World War I, highlighting his commitment to international cooperation.

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